Meeting Someone Else

Merhaba: A general greeting commonly used during the daytime. It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Selam: A warmer and more informal greeting. It is commonly used among friends, peers, or in a casual setting.

Nasılsın? / Nasıl Gidiyor?: A common greeting expression used to ask about the well-being of the other person.

Günaydın: A morning greeting used in the early hours of the day. It is equivalent to saying “Good morning.”

İyi Akşamlar: An evening greeting used in the later hours of the day. It is equivalent to saying “Good evening.”

Hoş geldin / Hoş geldiniz: A welcoming expression used when hosting someone or entering a place. It translates to “Welcome.”

Merhaba, nasılsın? / Selam, nasılsın?: A combination of greeting and inquiring about the other person’s well-being.

Selamün Aleyküm: A common greeting among Muslim communities. It translates to “Peace be upon you,” with the response being “Aleyküm Selam,” meaning “And upon you be peace.”

1. I (Ben): This pronoun is used to refer to oneself, the speaker. For instance, “I enjoy learning new languages.”

2. You (Sen): This pronoun is used to address the listener or the person being spoken to. For instance, “You should try this new restaurant.”

3. He/She/It (O): These pronouns represent the third person, whether male (he), female (she), or inanimate/neutral (it). For instance, “He is my neighbor,” “She is a talented artist,” “It is a beautiful day.”

1. Benim (My): Refers to possession or belonging of the speaker. For example: “This is my book” (Bu benim kitabım).

2. Senin (Your): Refers to possession or belonging of the person being addressed. For example: “Is this your car?” (Bu senin araban mı?).

3. Onun (His/Her): Refers to possession or belonging of a third person, either male or female. For example: “This is his book” (Bu onun kitabı) or “This is her book” (Bu onun kitabı).