iyi yolculuklar
/iji jold͡ʒuluklaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "safe journey" is translated into Turkish as iyi yolculuklar.
iyi yolculuklar is used when someone is departing on a trip or as a general polite parting wish for travelers. It is a way to wish someone a pleasant and secure trip.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good journeys". The word iyi means "good" and yolculuklar is the plural of yolculuk (journey).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /iji joldʒuluklaɾ/. The sounds are similar to the following English comparisons: /i/ as in cr[ee]k, /j/ as in [y]es, /dʒ/ as in [j]ump, /u/ as in c[oo]l, /k/ as in [c]ore and /ɾ/ as in the American English pronunciation of a[t]om.
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you a safe journey, the standard response is Teşekkür ederim (Thank you).
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, it is a common tradition to kiss the hand of an elder before departing on a journey as a sign of respect and to seek their blessing.
- In Turkish culture, if someone is leaving on a long journey, it is common to say yolun açık olsun, which means 'may your road be open'.
- The word yol meaning 'road' or 'way' is the root of many Turkish idioms, where a 'straight road' often symbolizes honesty or a correct life path.
Examples in context
- Sana iyi yolculuklar dilerim.I wish you a safe journey.This sentence is useful for learning how to say "I wish you a safe journey" using iyi yolculuklar.Tatoeba #5775105 by wraptolga, translation #8860621 by MS
- İyi yolculuklar.Have a safe journey.This sentence is a simple way to say "Have a safe journey" using iyi yolculuklar.Tatoeba #474033 by deyta, translation #1750162 by Spamster
- Otobüse biniyorsun, iyi yolculuklar!You are getting on the bus, have a safe journey!
Example conversation
Mehmet is leaving for a weekend trip and Elif sees him off.
- ElifGideceğin için çok heyecanlı mısın?Are you very excited to go?
- MehmetEvet, çok mutluyum.Yes, I am very happy.
- ElifO zaman, iyi yolculuklar Mehmet.In that case, have a safe journey Mehmet.
- MehmetTeşekkürler Elif, görüşürüz.Thanks Elif, see you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry iyi yolculuklar, 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.
