bir bira lütfen
/biɾ biɾa lytfen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "one beer please" is translated into Turkish as bir bira lütfen.
You use this phrase to politely request a single beer from a server. If you want to specify that you would like a glass of beer, you can use the longer phrase Bir bardak bira alabilir miyim, lütfen? If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, add the word alkolsüz before bira.
How do you pronounce it?
The /b/ is like the 'b' in [b]out, the /i/ is like the 'ee' in cr[ee]k, the /ɾ/ is like the 't' in AmE a[t]om, the /f/ is like the 'f' in [f]ood and the /n/ is like the 'n' in [n]ot.
When do people say it?
When your order arrives, you can say teşekkür ederim to say thank you.
Did you know?
- In Turkey, 'beer' culture is quite diverse, and you might find that many people actually prefer ordering 'efes', which is a very famous local brand name used almost generically.
- The word lütfen is not just a polite 'please' but carries the weight of asking for a 'favor' or 'kindness', derived from the Arabic word for 'gentleness'.
- In Turkey, it is common for beer to be served in a glass rather than a bottle or can, even when ordering a 'bottle'.
Examples in context
- Bir bira lütfen!One beer, please!This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase bir bira lütfen.Tatoeba #927544 by duran, translation #926952 by zvaigzne
- Bir bira lütfen, teşekkürler.One beer please, thanks.
Example conversation
Elif and Emre are at a bar.
- ElifGarson, bir bira lütfen.Waiter, one beer please.
- EmreTabii ki, hemen getiriyorum.Of course, I will bring it right away.
- ElifTeşekkürler Emre.Thanks, Emre.
- EmreRica ederim Elif.You're welcome, Elif.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bir, bira, lütfen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
