What does it mean word for word?
teşekkürler is the plural form of the noun teşekkür, which means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'.
Which one should you use?
teşekkürler is used in informal or casual settings, whereas the verb-based expression teşekkür ederim is more polite and formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
teşekkürler is a more casual, pluralized version of the standard verb-based expression teşekkür ederim.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /te.ʃec.cyɾˈleɾ/. It has 4 syllables with the stress on the 4th syllable. The /ʃ/ sound is like the [sh] in 'shoe', the /c/ sound is like the [k] in 'skew' and the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in the American English word 'atom'.
When do people say it?
When expressing appreciation, Turks often place their right hand on their chest, near their heart. If someone says teşekkürler to you, the standard response is rica ederim, which means 'you're welcome'.
Did you know?
- If you want to be even more casual than teşekkürler, you can use the word sağ ol, which literally translates to 'be healthy' or 'be well'.
- Because teşekkür comes from Arabic, it can feel more formal or 'literary' to some speakers compared to purely Turkic words for gratitude.
- When refusing a second helping of food, a Turkish speaker will say teşekkürler while gently waving their hand over the dish.
Examples in context
- Her şey için teşekkürler.Thanks for everything.Tatoeba #3762882 by deyta, translation #2107841 by Eldad
- Ağır iş için teşekkürler.Thanks for the hard work.Tatoeba #4574913 by duran, translation #1487356 by marshmallowcat
- Dün gece için teşekkürler.Thanks for last night.Tatoeba #3630542 by duran, translation #3517918 by CK
- Öğretmenim, bu harika bir ders oldu. İçtenlikle teşekkür ederim.Teacher, this was a wonderful lesson. I sincerely thank you.
- Bu fırsat için minnettarım, emeğinize sağlık.I am grateful for this opportunity, well done.
- Arkadaşım, yardımın için sağ ol!My friend, thanks for your help!
- Teşekkürler, bugün gerçekten eğlenceliydi!Thanks, today was really enjoyable!
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Example conversation
Selin and Mehmet are at a coffee shop.
- SelinKahve için teşekkürler, Mehmet.Thanks for the coffee, Mehmet.
- MehmetRica ederim, Selin.You're welcome, Selin.
- SelinÇok naziksin.You are very kind.
- MehmetLafı bile olmaz.Don't mention it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thanks” translations and entries teşekkürler, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
