How to Say “I’m on Holiday” in Turkish
The usual way to say “I’m on holiday” in Turkish is Tatildeyim. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives, how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Tatildeyim
- Literally
- “on holiday + I am”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Tatildeyim is built
- tatilholiday, vacation
- -de-locative: on, at
- -yimI am
Other ways to say “I’m on holiday”
- İzindeyimNeutral
“I’m on leave”
From work; izin also means permission.
- Yıllık izindeyimNeutral
“I’m on annual leave”
Work context.
- RaporluyumNeutral
“I’m on sick leave”
Rapor = doctor’s note.
How to reply
İyi tatiller!
Have a good holiday!
Ne zaman dönüyorsun?
When are you back?
Example dialogue
- A
Pazartesi toplantıya geliyor musun?
Are you coming to the meeting on Monday?
- B
Hayır, gelecek hafta izindeyim.
No, I’m on leave next week.
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“I’m on holiday” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “I’m on holiday” in Turkish?
The most common way is Tatildeyim (literally “on holiday + I am”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear İzindeyim (“I’m on leave”): from work; izin also means permission.
How do you reply to Tatildeyim?
Typical replies are İyi tatiller! (“Have a good holiday!”) and Ne zaman dönüyorsun? (“When are you back?”).
What does each part of Tatildeyim mean?
tatil = holiday, vacation; -de- = locative: on, at; -yim = I am. Locative + “I am” gives your situation: tatildeyim, izindeyim, işteyim.
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