How to Say “In My Opinion” in Turkish
The usual way to say “In my opinion” in Turkish is Bence. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal, formal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Bence
- Literally
- “according to me”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Bence is built
- benI
- -ceaccording to (suffix -cA)
Other ways to say “In my opinion”
- Bana göreNeutral
“according to me”
Postposition göre.
- Bana kalırsaInformal
“if it were left to me”
Conversational.
- KanımcaFormal
“in my view”
Formal, written.
- Sence?Informal
“what do you think?”
Turning it back.
Example dialogue
- A
Bence bu film çok güzel. Sence?
I think this film is great. What do you think?
- B
Bence de, özellikle sonu.
I think so too, especially the ending.
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“In my opinion” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “In my opinion” in Turkish?
The most common way is Bence (literally “according to me”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Bana göre (“according to me”): postposition göre.
Is Bence formal or informal?
Bence is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Bana kalırsa (“if it were left to me”).
What does each part of Bence mean?
ben = I; -ce = according to (suffix -cA). The suffix -ce on a pronoun means “according to”: bence, sence, bizce.
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