Phrase 454 of 500
How to say “What do you mean "what"” in Turkish
Ne demek "ne"? — What do you mean "what"? (say "efendim"!)
Written by Fatih, Turkish language and literature graduate & linguist
- Meaning
- What do you mean "what"? (say "efendim"!)
- Pronunciation
- neh deh·mehk neh
Culture tip
Turkish moms have a secret code: Bakarız (we'll see) usually means no, and Sen bilirsin (you know best) means don't you dare!
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- Bakarız.We'll see. (usually means no)
- Sen bilirsin.You know best. (= don't you dare)
- Üşütürsün!You'll catch a cold!
- Bir şey ye!Eat something!
- Saat kaç oldu, neredesin?Look at the time, where are you?
- Ben senin yaşındayken…When I was your age…
- Odanı topla!Tidy your room!
- Komşular ne der?What will the neighbors say?
- Annene bir telefon et!Give your mom a call!
- Kapıyı kapat, cereyan yapıyor!Close the door, there's a draft!
- Islak saçla çıkma!Don't go out with wet hair!
- Ne zaman evleneceksin?When are you getting married?
- Efendim, anneciğim?Yes, mom? (polite)
- Sana kaç kere söyledim!How many times have I told you!
- Aç mısın?Are you hungry?
- Sana börek yaptım.I made you börek.
- Kuzum benim!My little lamb! (my sweetheart)
- Allah seni korusun.May God protect you.
- Hakkım helal olsun.You have my blessing.