yok artık
/jok aɾtɯk/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no way" is translated into Turkish as yok artık.
yok artık is used to express disbelief, shock or incredulity, much like the English expressions "no way!" or "you're kidding!" It is frequently used as an interjection with an exclamation mark to emphasize surprise.
Meaning: absolutely not (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "there is no more" or "there is no longer."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
yok artık is an informal expression and should be avoided in highly formal or professional settings. For a formal way to say "absolutely no", you can use Kesinlikle hayır. If you want to say "not possible" in a formal tone, use Mümkün değil. To enhance the degree of refusal using formal terms, you can use Kesinlikle mümkün değil. For an informal way to say "it's never possible", you can use asla olmaz.
How do you pronounce it?
The /j/ is like the [y] in "yes", the /k/ is like the [c] in "core", the /ɾ/ is like the American English [t] in "atom" and the /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon".
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, a common gesture that accompanies expressions of disbelief like yok artık is a slight upward flick of the chin or a clicking sound with the tongue.
- The word artık can also be used as a noun to mean 'leftovers', such as food that remains after a meal.
- The word yok is sometimes used as a filler or a way to keep a conversation going, similar to how English speakers use 'uh-huh' or 'right' to show they are listening.
Examples in context
- Yok artık, o kadar pahalı olamaz!No way, it can't be that expensive!
- Bunu gerçekten mi yaptın? Yok artık!Did you really do this? No way!
- Yok artık, bu kadar çok yemek yiyemem.No way, I can't eat this much.
Example conversation
Mehmet tells Selin that he won the lottery.
- MehmetSelin, piyangoyu kazandım!Selin, I won the lottery!
- SelinYok artık, şaka yapıyorsun!No way, you are joking!
- MehmetHayır, gerçekten kazandım.No, I really won.
- Selinİnanmıyorum, harika bir haber!I can't believe it, that's great news!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
