How to Say “Yes” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Yes” in Turkish is Evet. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (colloquial), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Evet
- Literally
- “yes”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Evet is built
- evetyes
Other ways to say “Yes”
- TabiiNeutral
“sure”
“Of course”.
- OlurNeutral
“OK, that works”
Agreeing to a suggestion.
- Hı hıColloquial
“uh-huh”
Spoken only.
- AynenColloquial
“exactly”
Very common slang agreement.
Example dialogue
- A
Türk müsün?
Are you Turkish?
- B
Evet, İzmirliyim.
Yes, I’m from İzmir.
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“Yes” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Yes” in Turkish?
The most common way is Evet (literally “yes”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Tabii (“sure”): “Of course”.
Is Evet formal or informal?
Evet is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a colloquial alternative, use Hı hı (“uh-huh”).
When do Turks say Evet?
To answer a yes-no question Turks often just repeat the verb instead of saying evet: Geliyor musun? – Geliyorum. Evet is still always correct.
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