Günaydın, nasılsın?
The English phrase "good morning, how are you?" is translated into Turkish as Günaydın, nasılsın?
This phrase is a friendly greeting used in the morning to ask someone about their well-being. While this specific phrase is the default, you can also use Merhaba to say "hello".
Which one should you use?
To be polite or to address more than one person, you should use nasılsınız? instead of nasılsın?
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form Günaydın, nasılsınız? is the polite or formal version of the greeting. For friends or family, you can use the informal Merhaba, günaydın. Nasılsın? or the casual Selam, günaydın. Nasılsın? A very informal, shortened version of the greeting is Günaydın, naber?
When do people say it?
When someone asks you how you are, a standard response is İyiyim, teşekkür ederim, which means "I am fine, thank you."
Did you know?
- The word günaydın is a relatively modern creation from the 1910s. Before this, Turkish speakers typically used different greetings to start the day.
- The root aydın in günaydın is also used as a common male name and describes someone who is 'enlightened' or 'intellectual'.
- When responding to nasılsın?, many people add Allah'a şükür (thanks to God) instead of just saying 'I am fine'.
Examples in context
- Günaydın, iyiyim teşekkür ederimGood morning, I'm fine thank you
- Merhaba Ayşe, günaydın. Nasılsın?Hello Ayşe, good morning. How are you?
- Günaydın, nasılsın? Her şey yolunda mı?Good morning, how are you? Is everything okay?
- Günaydın, nasılsın? Çok enerjik görünüyorsun.Good morning, how are you? You look very energetic.
Example conversation
Merve and Burak meet at the office coffee machine.
- MerveGünaydın, nasılsın?Good morning, how are you?
- BurakGünaydın Merve, iyiyim, sen nasılsın?Good morning Merve, I am fine, how are you?
- MerveBen de iyiyim, teşekkürler.I am fine too, thanks.
- BurakRica ederim, hadi çalışmaya başlayalım.You're welcome, let's start working.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries günaydın, CC BY-SA 4.0.
