How to Say “Is It Safe Here?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Is it safe here?” in Turkish is Burası güvenli mi? 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
Burası güvenli mi?
- Literally
- “this place safe is-it?”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Burası güvenli mi? is built
- bura-sıthis place
- güven-lisafe (güven trust + -li)
- miquestion particle
Other ways to say “Is it safe here?”
- Gece burada yürümek güvenli mi?Neutral
“is it safe to walk here at night?”
Infinitive as the subject.
- Bu mahalle nasıl?Neutral
“what is this neighbourhood like?”
A softer way to ask.
- Musluk suyu içilir mi?Neutral
“is the tap water safe to drink?”
Another kind of safety.
How to reply
Evet, çok güvenli.
Yes, it’s very safe.
Gece dikkatli olun.
Be careful at night.
Example dialogue
- A
Gece burada yürümek güvenli mi?
Is it safe to walk here at night?
- B
Evet, ama ana caddeden gidin.
Yes, but stick to the main street.
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“Is it safe here?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Is it safe here” in Turkish?
The most common way is Burası güvenli mi? (literally “this place safe is-it?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Gece burada yürümek güvenli mi (“is it safe to walk here at night?”): infinitive as the subject.
How do you reply to Burası güvenli mi?
Typical replies are Evet, çok güvenli. (“Yes, it’s very safe.”) and Gece dikkatli olun. (“Be careful at night.”).
What does each part of Burası güvenli mi mean?
bura-sı = this place; güven-li = safe (güven trust + -li); mi = question particle. Güvenli is güven (trust) + -li.
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