PRACTICAL TURKISH SERIES-1: GİRİŞ (INTRODUCTIONS)

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 In the first letter of our Practical Turkish series, we begin our language journey with the word “Merhaba” (Hello). In Turkish, merhaba and selam are the most commonly used words when meeting someone. Greeting in Turkish culture is generally considered a sign of sincerity and respect.

👋 First Step: Merhaba



     Türkçe: Merhaba. Benim adım Fatih. Öğretmenim. Sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum. 

     İngilizce: Hello. My name is Fatih. I am a teacher. Nice to meet you.

🗣️ Sample Introduction Dialogues

1. Formal / Polite Introduction (using “siz”)

  • A: Merhaba, benim adım Ayşe. Sizin adınız nedir?

  • B: Merhaba, ben Mehmet. Sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum.

İngilizce:

  • A: Hello, my name is Ayşe. What is your name?

  • B: Hello, I am Mehmet. Nice to meet you.


2. Informal / Friendly Introduction (using “sen”)

  • A: Selam, ben Ali. Senin adın ne?

  • B: Selam, ben Zeynep. Seninle tanıştığıma memnun oldum.

İngilizce:

  • A: Hi, I’m Ali. What’s your name?

  • B: Hi, I’m Zeynep. Glad to meet you


In Turkish, the way you address someone during introductions depends on the level of formality and familiarity. In formal settings, ‘siz’ (plural/respectful form) is used, while in casual or friendly contexts, ‘sen’ (singular/informal form) is preferred.

This was our first step into Practical Turkish with “Merhaba”. As we move forward, we will discover more useful expressions and dialogues that make everyday communication easier and more enjoyable.


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