iyi yolculuklar
/iji jold͡ʒuluklaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "safe travels" is translated into Turkish as iyi yolculuklar.
You use iyi yolculuklar when someone is departing for a trip, whether they are traveling by land, air or sea.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of iyi (good) and yolculuklar (journeys/trips).
How do you pronounce it?
Use the following English sounds as a guide: /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 word a[t]om.
When do people say it?
When someone says iyi yolculuklar to you, a common response is teşekkür ederim (thank you).
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, if someone is leaving for a long journey, you might say Güle güle git, which means 'go smilingly'.
- While iyi yolculuklar is the standard phrase, a more colloquial and soulful way to wish someone well is yolun açık olsun, which literally translates to 'may your way be open'.
- If you are the one leaving, you can respond to iyi yolculuklar by saying Sağ ol, which literally means 'be healthy'.
Examples in context
- İyi yolculuklar dilerim.I wish you safe travels.
- Giderken sana iyi yolculuklar!Safe travels to you as you go!
Example conversation
Emre is seeing Zeynep off at the airport.
- EmreUçağın ne zaman kalkıyor?When does your flight take off?
- ZeynepBir saat içinde.In one hour.
- EmreTamam, sana iyi yolculuklar Zeynep!Okay, safe travels to you, Zeynep!
- ZeynepÇok teşekkürler, Emre.Thanks a lot, Emre.
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.
