How to Say “Of Course Not” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Of course not” in Turkish is Tabii ki hayır. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal, formal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Tabii ki hayır
- Literally
- “of course no”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Tabii ki hayır is built
- tabii kiof course
- hayırno
Other ways to say “Of course not”
- Yok canımInformal
“no, dear”
Warm, reassuring “not at all”.
- Kesinlikle hayırNeutral
“absolutely not”
Firm.
- Ne münasebet!Formal
“what has that got to do with it!”
Old-fashioned: “certainly not!”
- EstağfurullahFormal
“God forbid”
Humble “not at all!” when someone runs themselves down.
Example dialogue
- A
Seni rahatsız ediyor muyum?
Am I bothering you?
- B
Yok canım, ne münasebet! Otur.
Not at all, of course not! Sit down.
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“Of course not” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Of course not” in Turkish?
The most common way is Tabii ki hayır (literally “of course no”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Yok canım (“no, dear”): warm, reassuring “not at all”.
Is Tabii ki hayır formal or informal?
Tabii ki hayır is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Yok canım (“no, dear”).
What does each part of Tabii ki hayır mean?
tabii ki = of course; hayır = no. Yok canım is the friendly “of course not” when someone worries they are a bother.
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