sana da
/sana da/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for "you too" is sana da.
This phrase is used as a response to return a greeting or a good wish to the person who just said it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sana (to you) and the particle da (also/too).
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle da is written as a separate word to mean 'also' or 'too' in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sana da/. The /s/ sound is like the [s] in "send" and the /n/ sound is like the [n] in "not".
Did you know?
- The word sana originates from the Ottoman Turkish word ساڭا, reflecting the transition from the Arabic script to the Latin alphabet.
- In Turkish, returning a wish with sana da is often accompanied by a slight nod or a hand placed over the heart to show sincerity.
- While sana da works for friends, if you are speaking to an elder or a stranger, you should use the formal size de to show proper respect.
Examples in context
- Bu sana da olacak.It will happen to you too.Tatoeba #3160547 by duran, translation #3133025 by Hybrid
- Ben sana da âşığım.I'm in love with you too.Tatoeba #6902447 by soliloquist, translation #6900674 by kaiperkins271
- Bu sana da olabilir.This could happen to you, too.Tatoeba #4243923 by duran, translation #4062820 by CK
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elif and Burak are leaving a coffee shop after a meeting.
- Elifİyi günler dilerim.I wish you a good day.
- BurakSana da.You too.
- ElifGörüşürüz Burak.See you, Burak.
- BurakGörüşürüz Elif.See you, Elif.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, sana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
