Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| beni yalnız bırak | /beni jalnɯz bɯɾak/ (from spelling rules) |
| beni yalnız bırakın | /beni jalnɯz bɯɾakɯn/ (from spelling rules) |
| git başımdan | /ɟit baʃɯmdan/ (from spelling rules) |
| gidin başımdan | /ɟidin baʃɯmdan/ (from spelling rules) |
| beni rahat bırak | /beni ɾahat bɯɾak/ (from spelling rules) |
| beni rahat bırakın | /beni ɾahat bɯɾakɯn/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase is used to stop talking to me (phrase).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase beni yalnız bırak is composed of beni (me), yalnız (alone) and bırak (leave/abandon).
Which one should you use?
While beni yalnız bırak focuses on the state of being alone, beni rahat bırak focuses more on the desire to be left undisturbed or unbothered. If you want to be more aggressive or dismissive, especially when someone is physically or annoyingly close, you can use git başımdan (get away from me / get out of my face).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix -ın to the verb changes the command from singular/informal to plural or formal/polite. For example, beni yalnız bırakın is the plural or polite form of beni yalnız bırak. Similarly, gidin başımdan is the plural or formal version of git başımdan and beni rahat bırakın is the plural or formal version of beni rahat bırak.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /beni jalnɯz bɯɾak/. The sound /b/ is like the [b] in about, /n/ is like the [n] in not, /i/ is like the [ee] in creek, /j/ is like the [y] in yes, /z/ is like the [z] in zone, /ɾ/ is like the American English [t] in atom, /k/ is like the [c] in core and /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in ribbon.
Did you know?
- In Turkish, the word yalnız can function as both an adjective meaning 'alone' and a conjunction meaning 'however'.
- The phrase git başımdan literally translates to 'go from my head', which is a much more visceral way to say 'get away from me' than the English equivalent.
- When using git başımdan to express annoyance, it is common to accompany the phrase with a dismissive hand gesture, such as waving the hand away from the face.
Examples in context
- Beni yalnız bırak Tom.Leave me alone, Tom.This sentence is useful for telling Tom to leave you alone using beni yalnız bırak.Tatoeba #12071883 by deyta, translation #12070912 by CK
- Lütfen beni yalnız bırak.Please leave me alone.This sentence shows how to politely ask to be left alone using beni yalnız bırak.Tatoeba #1216020 by duran, translation #38903 by CK
- Sadece beni yalnız bırak.Just leave me alone.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that you want to be left alone using beni yalnız bırak.Tatoeba #2061945 by duran, translation #1849372 by CK
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Example conversation
Merve is angry at Can for bothering her during work.
- MerveÇok soru soruyorsun, lütfen beni yalnız bırak.You are asking too many questions, please leave me alone.
- CanSadece yardım etmek istemiştim.I only wanted to help.
- MerveYardıma ihtiyacım yok, beni yalnız bırak.I don't need help, leave me alone.
- CanTamam, gidiyorum.Okay, I'm leaving.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leave me alone” 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.
