How to Say “I Agree” in Turkish
The usual way to say “I agree” in Turkish is Katılıyorum. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal, formal, colloquial), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Katılıyorum
- Literally
- “I am joining (you)”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Katılıyorum is built
- katıl-join; agree
- -ıyor-present continuous
- -umI
Other ways to say “I agree”
- Sana katılıyorumInformal
“I agree with you”
Dative for the person.
- Size katılıyorumFormal
“I agree with you (polite)”
Polite.
- AynenColloquial
“exactly”
Very common in speech.
- KesinlikleNeutral
“absolutely”
Strong agreement.
Example dialogue
- A
Bence bu proje çok önemli.
I think this project is very important.
- B
Katılıyorum, hemen başlamalıyız.
I agree, we should start right away.
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“I agree” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “I agree” in Turkish?
The most common way is Katılıyorum (literally “I am joining (you)”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Sana katılıyorum (“I agree with you”): dative for the person.
Is Katılıyorum formal or informal?
Katılıyorum is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Sana katılıyorum (“I agree with you”).
What does each part of Katılıyorum mean?
katıl- = join; agree; -ıyor- = present continuous; -um = I. Katılmak means “to join” and “to agree”, and takes the dative: sana katılıyorum (I agree with you), bu fikre katılıyorum (I agree with this idea).
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