bir zevk
/biɾ zevk/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my pleasure" can be translated into Turkish as bir zevk.
bir zevk is used as a polite reaction when someone thanks you.
Meaning: a polite reaction to receiving thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bir zevk literally translates to "a pleasure".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While bir zevk is a direct translation of "my pleasure", the most common and natural way to respond to thanks in Turkish is rica ederim. For formal contexts, you can also use Memnuniyetle, which means "with pleasure".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /biɾ zevk/. Use the sound of [b] in "a[b]out", [i] in "cr[ee]k", [ɾ] as in the American English pronunciation of "a[t]om", [z] in "[z]one", [v] in "[v]ase" and [k] in "[c]ore".
Did you know?
- In very traditional or old-fashioned Turkish, a person might use the phrase baş üstüne to mean 'with pleasure' when accepting a request, implying it is an honor.
- Turkish speakers often accompany a polite response like rica ederim or memnuniyetle with a slight nod or a hand placed over the heart to show sincerity.
- The word zevk comes from Arabic and originally referred to the sense of 'taste' or 'palate'.
Examples in context
- Benim için bir zevkti.It was my pleasure.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say "It was my pleasure" using the form bir zevk.Tatoeba #2049955 by duran, translation #1533138 by megamanenm
- Bir şey değil.Thanks for cooking dinner tonight.
Example conversation
Elif helps Can carry some heavy bags.
- ElifÇantaları taşıdığın için teşekkürler, Can.Thanks for carrying the bags, Can.
- CanRica ederim, bir zevk.You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
- ElifÇok naziksin.You are very kind.
- CanHer zaman yardımcı olurum.I'm always happy to help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bir, zevk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
