iyi yolculuklar
/iji jold͡ʒuluklaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bon voyage' can be expressed in Turkish as iyi yolculuklar. Wiktionary also lists güle, güle.
Meaning: wish of good journey (intj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| iyi yolculuklar | /iji jold͡ʒuluklaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | |
| güle, güle | informal |
In Turkish, you use iyi yolculuklar to wish someone a good trip or a good journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase iyi yolculuklar literally means 'good journeys'. It is composed of iyi, meaning 'good' and yolculuklar, which is the plural form of yolculuk ('journey').
Which one should you use?
While iyi yolculuklar is used specifically to wish someone a good trip, the phrase güle güle is used as a general way to say goodbye.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
güle güle is an informal way to say goodbye.
How do you pronounce it?
To say it correctly, use the sound of /i/ in cr[ee]k, /j/ in [y]es, /dʒ/ in [j]ump, /u/ in c[oo]l, /k/ in [c]ore and /ɾ/ as in AmE a[t]om.
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you a good trip by saying iyi yolculuklar, a natural response is to say Teşekkür ederim (Thank you).
Did you know?
- Turkish has a specific tradition of saying yolun açık olsun, which literally means 'may your road be open', to wish someone a safe and successful journey.
- If you are the one departing, you should not say güle güle to the person staying. Instead, you should say hoşça kal, which literally means 'stay pleasantly', to the person who is remaining.
- In some traditional contexts, a traveler might be told Allah'a emanet ol, which means 'be entrusted to God', as a spiritual version of 'bon voyage'.
Examples in context
- İyi yolculuklar! Umarım güvenli bir şekilde varış noktanıza ulaşırsınız.Good travels! I hope you reach your destination safely.
- İyi yolculuklar dilerim! Eğlenmeyi ve güvende olmayı unutma.I wish you good travels! Have fun and stay safe.
- İyi yolculuklar dilerim.I wish you a good journey.
- Size iyi yolculuklar!Have a good journey to you all!
Example conversation
Emre is seeing Selin off at the train station.
- EmreTren birazdan kalkıyor.The train is leaving soon.
- SelinTamam, ben artık gitmeliyim.Okay, I must go now.
- Emreİyi yolculuklar Selin!Have a good journey, Selin!
- SelinTeşekkür ederim, görüşürüz.Thank you, see you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon voyage” translations and entries iyi yolculuklar, 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.
