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Phrase 483 of 500

How to say “Is taking photos allowed” in Turkish

Fotoğraf çekmek serbest mi? — Is taking photos allowed?

Written by Fatih, Turkish language and literature graduate & linguist

Fotoğraf çekmek serbest mi?
foh·toh·rahf chehk·mehk sehr·behst mee
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Meaning
Is taking photos allowed?
Pronunciation
foh·toh·rahf chehk·mehk sehr·behst mee

Culture tip

Start with Pardon and end with Teşekkürler: these two words open doors all over Türkiye. In mosques, cover shoulders and knees; women also cover their hair.

Letters to watch in this sentence

  • Ç ç like ch in “chair”
  • Ğ ğ silent: makes the vowel before it long (dağ = daa)
  • İ i like ee in “see”

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