How to Say “Of Course” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Of course” in Turkish is Tabii. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (formal, informal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Tabii
- Literally
- “naturally”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Tabii is built
- tabiiof course (from tabiî, natural)
Other ways to say “Of course”
- Tabii kiNeutral
“of course”
A little more emphatic.
- ElbetteFormal
“certainly”
Slightly more formal.
- Ne demekInformal
“what does that mean?”
“Of course, don’t mention it”.
- MemnuniyetleFormal
“with pleasure”
Polite agreement to a request.
Example dialogue
- A
Pencereyi açabilir miyim?
May I open the window?
- B
Tabii, açın.
Of course, go ahead.
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“Of course” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Of course” in Turkish?
The most common way is Tabii (literally “naturally”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Tabii ki (“of course”): a little more emphatic.
Is Tabii formal or informal?
Tabii is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a formal alternative, use Elbette (“certainly”).
When do Turks say Tabii?
The standard spelling is tabii with two i’s; tabi is a common misspelling. Ki is written separately in tabii ki.
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