Hayır, teşekkürler
/ˈhɑ.jɯɾ te.ʃec.cyɾˈleɾ/word by word
In Turkish, "no thanks" is said as Hayır, teşekkürler.
Hayır, teşekkürler is a polite way to decline an offer or an invitation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Hayır (no) and teşekkürler (thanks/thank you).
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1 of 5. The sounds are: /h/ as in [h]ome, /j/ as in [y]es, /ɯ/ somewhat like ribb[o]n, /ɾ/ as in AmE a[t]om, /ʃ/ as in [sh]oe and /c/ as in s[k]ew.
Did you know?
- To say 'no' without words, Turks may slightly tilt their head backward and make a small clicking sound with the tongue.
- The word hayır is actually a linguistic coincidence of two different meanings. While it means 'no' in this phrase, it is also the exact same word for 'goodness' or 'blessing' in Turkish.
- When declining an offer of food or drink, it is common to place the right hand over the heart while saying hayır, teşekkürler.
Examples in context
- Hayır, teşekkürler. Bira içmiyorum.No, thanks. I don't drink beer.This sentence shows how to use Hayır, teşekkürler when declining a drink.Tatoeba #5074929 by duran, translation #5073604 by CarpeLanam
- "Biraz daha çay ister misiniz?" "Hayır, teşekkürler.""Would you like some more tea?" "No, thanks."This sentence shows how to use Hayır, teşekkürler in response to a tea offer.Tatoeba #4810394 by deyta, translation #4271763 by megamanenm
- "Bir mesaj bırakmak ister misiniz?" "Hayır, teşekkürler.""Do you want to leave a message?" "No, thanks."This sentence shows how to use Hayır, teşekkürler when declining to leave a message.Tatoeba #5424817 by deyta, translation #1740921 by etala
- Sağ ol, ama yok. Emeğin için teşekkürler.Thanks, but no. Thank you for your effort.
- Teşekkür ederim, lütfen başkasına verin. Daha uygun biri bulunabilir.Thank you, please give it to someone else. A more suitable person can be found.
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Example conversation
Mehmet offers Merve some dessert at a cafe.
- MehmetTatlı ister misin Merve?Do you want some dessert, Merve?
- MerveHayır, teşekkürler.No thanks.
- MehmetPeki, başka bir şey ister misin?Okay, do you want anything else?
- MerveHayır, teşekkürler, çok tokum.No thanks, I am very full.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hayır, teşekkürler) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hayır, teşekkürler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
