How to Say “Okay” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Okay” in Turkish is Tamam. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (colloquial), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Tamam
- Literally
- “complete, done”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Tamam is built
- tamamcomplete; OK
Other ways to say “Okay”
- OlurNeutral
“that works”
Agreeing to a plan.
- PekiNeutral
“all right”
Accepting, sometimes reluctantly.
- TamamdırColloquial
“it’s done, OK”
Casual, confident OK.
- TmmColloquial
“OK”
Texting only.
Example dialogue
- A
Yarın saat beşte buluşalım mı?
Shall we meet tomorrow at five?
- B
Tamam, olur.
OK, sure.
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“Okay” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Okay” in Turkish?
The most common way is Tamam (literally “complete, done”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Olur (“that works”): agreeing to a plan.
Is Tamam formal or informal?
Tamam is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a colloquial alternative, use Tamamdır (“it’s done, OK”).
When do Turks say Tamam?
Tamam also works as a question: Tamam mı? (OK? Agreed?). Said sharply, Tamam! means “That’s enough!”
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