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How to Say “You’re Welcome” in Turkish

The usual way to say “You’re welcome” in Turkish is Rica ederim. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal, formal), an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.

In Turkish

Rica ederim

Literally
“I request (it)”
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Neutralsafe in almost any situation

How Rica ederim is built

  1. ricarequest
  2. ed-do (et- → ed- before a vowel)
  3. -er-aorist
  4. -imI
Grammar guideThe Turkish Aorist Tense (-r / -er / -ir): Habits, Promises & Polite Requests →Grammar guideTurkish Consonant Mutation: The 'Ketçap' (K-T-Ç-P) Suffix Rule Explained →Conjugate the verbrica etmek (to request politely) →

Other ways to say “You’re welcome”

  • Bir şey değilNeutral

    “it’s nothing”

    Very common and modest.

  • Ne demekInformal

    “what does that mean?”

    “Don’t mention it”, warm and casual.

  • Önemli değilNeutral

    “it’s not important”

    Also means “no problem”.

  • EstağfurullahFormal

    “God forbid”

    Humble reply when an elder thanks or praises you.

Example dialogue

  1. A

    Yardımın için sağ ol.

    Thanks for your help.

  2. B

    Ne demek, her zaman.

    Don’t mention it, any time.

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Thank youTeşekkür ederimNeutralNo problemSorun değilNeutralPleaseLütfenNeutralWith pleasureMemnuniyetleFormal

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“You’re welcome” in Turkish: FAQ

How do you say “You’re welcome” in Turkish?

The most common way is Rica ederim (literally “I request (it)”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Bir şey değil (“it’s nothing”): very common and modest.

Is Rica ederim formal or informal?

Rica ederim is neutral, safe in almost any situation. For a informal alternative, use Ne demek (“what does that mean?”).

What does each part of Rica ederim mean?

rica = request; ed- = do (et- → ed- before a vowel); -er- = aorist; -im = I. Rica ederim literally means “I request”, because rica etmek is also how you make a polite request (Bir şey rica edebilir miyim?).

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