How to Say “Wait for Me” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Wait for me” in Turkish is Beni bekle. It is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. Below are 3 alternatives (formal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Beni bekle
- Literally
- “me wait”
- Register
- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Beni bekle is built
- ben-ime (accusative of ben)
- beklewait (imperative)
Other ways to say “Wait for me”
- Beni bekleyinFormal
“wait for me (polite)”
Polite or plural.
- Bekler misin?Informal
“will you wait?”
A request rather than a command.
- Beni beklemeyinFormal
“don’t wait for me”
Negative imperative.
Example dialogue
- A
Beni bekle, ben de geliyorum!
Wait for me, I’m coming too!
- B
Tamam, kapıdayım.
OK, I’m at the door.
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“Wait for me” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Wait for me” in Turkish?
The most common way is Beni bekle (literally “me wait”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Beni bekleyin (“wait for me (polite)”): polite or plural.
Is Beni bekle formal or informal?
Beni bekle is informal, for friends, family and people your own age. For a formal alternative, use Beni bekleyin (“wait for me (polite)”).
What does each part of Beni bekle mean?
ben-i = me (accusative of ben); bekle = wait (imperative). English needs “for”, but beklemek takes a direct object in the accusative: beni (me), seni (you), otobüsü (the bus).
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