iyi eğlenceler
/iji eːlend͡ʒeleɾ/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for "have a good time" is iyi eğlenceler.
İyi eğlenceler is used as a parting wish when someone is heading off to a social event, a party or any activity intended for enjoyment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of iyi (good) and eğlenceler (the plural of eğlence, meaning entertainment, fun or amusement), translating literally to "good entertainments/fun times".
How do you pronounce it?
For the sounds: /i/ is like the [ee] in cr[ee]k, /j/ is like the [y] in [y]es, /n/ is like the [n] in [n]ot, /dʒ/ is like the [j] in [j]ump and /ɾ/ is like the [t] in AmE a[t]om.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'good' in the word iyi is rooted in the Proto-Turkic word for 'thing' or 'goods', implying that 'goodness' was once tied to the utility of an object.
- You can use iyi eğlenceler ironically when someone is about to do something tedious or difficult, similar to saying 'enjoy yourself' in English.
- Turkish uses plural nouns like eğlenceler for many well-wishes, such as iyi geceler for 'good night'.
Examples in context
- İyi eğlenceler.Have a good time.This sentence is useful for saying "Have a good time."Tatoeba #1253334 by duran, translation #21269 by CK
- Arkadaşına(larına): İyi eğlenceler!Have good fun!
- Partide iyi eğlenceler dilerim.I wish you a good time at the party.
- Sinemaya gidiyorsanız iyi eğlenceler.Have a good time if you are going to the cinema.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elif is leaving for a concert and Mehmet says goodbye.
- MehmetKonser için çok heyecanlı mısın?Are you very excited for the concert?
- ElifEvet, çok mutluyum!Yes, I am very happy!
- MehmetO zaman sana iyi eğlenceler Elif.In that case, have a good time, Elif.
- ElifTeşekkürler Mehmet, görüşürüz.Thanks, Mehmet, see you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iyi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
