How to Say “I Like It” in Turkish
The usual way to say “I like it” in Turkish is Beğendim. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Beğendim
- Literally
- “I liked (it)”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Beğendim is built
- beğen-like, approve of
- -di-past tense
- -mI
Other ways to say “I like it”
- Hoşuma gittiNeutral
“it went to my pleasure”
Very natural.
- Çok beğendimNeutral
“I like it a lot”
Intensified.
- BayıldımInformal
“I fainted (I loved it)”
Enthusiastic.
- Bunu seviyorumNeutral
“I love/like this”
For things you like in general.
Example dialogue
- A
Yeni saç modelimi beğendin mi?
Do you like my new haircut?
- B
Çok beğendim, sana çok yakışmış!
I love it, it really suits you!
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“I like it” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “I like it” in Turkish?
The most common way is Beğendim (literally “I liked (it)”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Hoşuma gitti (“it went to my pleasure”): very natural.
Is Beğendim formal or informal?
Beğendim is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Bayıldım (“I fainted (I loved it)”).
What does each part of Beğendim mean?
beğen- = like, approve of; -di- = past tense; -m = I. Beğenmek is for liking something you have just seen or tried, usually in the past tense; sevmek is for lasting likes: kahveyi severim (I like coffee).
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