What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 'saygı' (respect), the plural suffix '-lar', the possessive suffix '-ım' (my) and the instrumental case suffix '-la' (with), literally meaning "with my respects".
Which one should you use?
While 'saygılarımla' is used for formal or professional contexts, 'sevgilerle' is used for more personal or friendly closings, translating to "with love / best wishes".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Saygılarımla is a formal closing. Other formal options include En iyi dileklerimle (best regards) and Sevgi ve saygılarımla (with love and respect). For informal situations, you can use Selamlar (best regards) or Sıcak selamlar (warm regards).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a single word formed by attaching grammatical suffixes to the noun 'saygı'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sajɡɯlaɾɯmla/. Use the following guide: [s]end for /s/, [y]es for /j/, a[g]o for /ɡ/, somewhat like ribb[o]n for /ɯ/, AmE a[t]om for /ɾ/ and [m]uch for /m/.
Did you know?
- Using saygılarımla in a text message to a close friend might actually come across as sarcastic or cold, as it is strictly designed for formal distance.
- If you write to someone of much higher status, such as a professor or a government official, you might upgrade the phrase to Saygılarımla arz ederim, which adds the verb 'to present' or 'to submit'.
- If you want to sound much more traditional or 'old-school' polite, you can use the phrase Hürmetlerimle, which carries a heavier, more classical weight than saygılarımla.
Examples in context
- O, mektubun sonuna "saygılarımla" yazdı ve sonra imzalamaya devam etti.He wrote "Best regards" at the end of the letter and then went on to sign his name.This sentence shows how to use saygılarımla at the end of a letter.Tatoeba #4941258 by duran, translation #633703 by saeb
- Saygılarımla, Silja.Best regards, Silja.This sentence provides a short example of a sign-off using saygılarımla.Tatoeba #2668310 by Gulo_Luscus, translation #2662176 by tsp_2
- E-postayı saygılarımla bitirdi.She ended the email with best regards.
Example conversation
Zeynep and Emre are discussing a formal email Zeynep sent to a client.
- ZeynepMüşteriye resmi bir e-posta gönderdim.I sent a formal email to the client.
- EmrePeki, sonuna ne yazdın?Okay, what did you write at the end?
- ZeynepEn sona saygılarımla yazdım.I wrote best regards at the very end.
- EmreÇok profesyonel olmuş, Zeynep.That was very professional, Zeynep.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “best regards” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
