günaydın yakışıklı
/ɟynajdɯn jakɯʃɯklɯ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good morning handsome" is translated into Turkish as günaydın yakışıklı.
günaydın yakışıklı is a friendly morning greeting used when speaking to an attractive man. While günaydın is a standard way to say good morning, adding yakışıklı makes the phrase flirtatious or highly complimentary.
What does it mean word for word?
The word yakışıklı means "handsome". It is an adjective derived from the verb yakışmak, which means "to suit" or "to look good on someone".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase günaydın yakışıklı, you do not need to use a preposition like "to" between the greeting and the person you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /ɟynajdɯn jakɯʃɯklɯ/. The /ɟ/ sound is like the 'g' in ar[g]ue, /n/ is like the 'n' in [n]ot, /j/ is like the 'y' in [y]es, /ɯ/ is somewhat like the vowel in ribb[o]n, /k/ is like the 'c' in [c]ore and /ʃ/ is like the 'sh' in [sh]oe.
Did you know?
- The word günaydın is relatively new and was coined in the 1910s during a period of language reform in Turkey.
- In casual conversation, the word yakışıklı is sometimes used ironically between male friends as a playful or teasing nickname.
- The suffix -lı in yakışıklı is a powerful tool in Turkish that transforms a root into an adjective meaning 'possessing a certain quality'.
Examples in context
- Günaydın, yakışıklı! Güneşe en çok sen yakışıyorsun.Good morning, handsome! You are the one who suits the sun the most.
- Günaydın yakışıklı, bugün çok iyi görünüyorsun.Good morning handsome, you look very good today.
- Günaydın yakışıklı, kahve ister misin?Good morning handsome, do you want coffee?
- Günaydın yakışıklı, yeni kıyafetin çok yakışmış.Good morning handsome, your new clothes suit you well.
Example conversation
A couple waking up in the morning.
- EmreGünaydın yakışıklı.Good morning handsome.
- MerveGünaydın canım, uyandın mı?Good morning dear, are you awake?
- EmreEvet, yeni uyandım.Yes, I just woke up.
- MerveHadi gel, kahvaltı yapalım.Come on, let's have breakfast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries günaydın, yakışıklı, CC BY-SA 4.0.
