Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| çok teşekkür ederim | /t͡ʃok teʃeccyɾ edeɾim/ (from spelling rules) |
| çok teşekkürler | /t͡ʃok teʃeccyɾleɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
This phrase is used to express a level of gratitude that is greater than a simple "thank you".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase çok teşekkür ederim literally translates to "I do many thanks". In this expression, ederim is the first-person singular present tense of the verb etmek, which means "to do" or "to make".
Which one should you use?
While çok teşekkür ederim is a full, formal sentence, çok teşekkürler is a shorter and more casual way to say "many thanks".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is built around the compound verb teşekkür etmek. In çok teşekkür ederim, the verb part ederim is conjugated for the first person singular ("I").
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃok teʃeccyɾ edeɾim/. The /tʃ/ sound is like the [ch] in [ch]ange. /k/ is like the [c] in [c]ore. /ʃ/ is like the [sh] in [sh]oe. /c/ is like the [k] in s[k]ew. /ɾ/ is like the [t] in the American English pronunciation of a[t]om. /i/ is like the [ee] in cr[ee]k. And /m/ is like the [m] in [m]uch.
When do people say it?
When someone says çok teşekkür ederim, a common and polite way to respond is Rica ederim, which means "You're welcome" or "I beg of you (not to mention it)".
Did you know?
- While çok teşekkür ederim is the standard way to say 'thank you very much', Turkish speakers often use the word sağ ol, which literally means 'stay alive', as a heartfelt expression of gratitude.
- The word teşekkür comes from the Arabic root š k r, which is the same root used in the word 'shukran', the most common way to say 'thank you' in Arabic.
- In very formal or traditional settings, a person might respond to çok teşekkür ederim by touching their hand to their chest, a gesture that signifies the thanks are coming from the heart.
Examples in context
- Çok teşekkür ederim, Tom.Thank you very much, Tom.This is useful for addressing a specific person by name using the form çok teşekkür ederim.Tatoeba #3695112 by duran, translation #3619219 by CK
- Çok teşekkür ederim, doktor.Thank you very much, doctor.This is useful for addressing a professional such as a doctor using the form çok teşekkür ederim.Tatoeba #1332156 by duran, translation #272773 by CK
- Çok teşekkür ederim, millet.Thank you very much, everybody.This is useful for addressing a group of people using the form çok teşekkür ederim.Tatoeba #5102974 by duran, translation #2099712 by LanguageExpert
- Çok teşekkür ederim. Yardımınız için minnettarım.Thank you very much. I am grateful for your help.
- Çok sağ olun. Gerçekten naziksiniz.Thank you very much. You are truly kind.
- Çok teşekkürler. Yardımın gerçekten çok değerli.Thank you very much. Your help is really valuable.
- Sağ ol. Bu gerçekten çok cömertçe.Thanks a lot. This is really generous.
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Example conversation
Burak has just helped Elif carry some heavy bags.
- ElifÇok teşekkür ederim, Burak.Thank you very much, Burak.
- BurakRica ederim, Elif.You're welcome, Elif.
- ElifYardımın benim için çok önemliydi.Your help was very important to me.
- BurakLafı bile olmaz.Don't mention it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations and entries çok teşekkür ederim, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries teşekkür, teşekkürler, çok, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
