المعنى
Complimenting the person who cooked the meal.
خلفية ثقافية
It is considered rude to leave a dinner table without saying 'Ellerine sağlık' to the person who prepared the meal. Even if you didn't like the food, you say it to respect the effort. The phrase is part of a ritual. Cook says 'Afiyet olsun' -> Guest says 'Ellerine sağlık' -> Cook says 'Afiyet olsun' again or 'Beğenmene sevindim' (I'm glad you liked it). In Turkey, traditional crafts like carpet weaving or ceramics are highly valued. Using 'Ellerine sağlık' for an artisan is a high form of respect for their 'ustalık' (mastery). In modern offices, people sometimes say it to a colleague who has prepared a very good presentation or report, though this is slightly metaphorical.
Don't forget the response
If someone says this to you, always respond with 'Afiyet olsun'.
The 'Usta' Rule
In street food stalls, saying 'Ellerine sağlık usta' will often get you a bigger portion or a warmer smile.
المعنى
Complimenting the person who cooked the meal.
Don't forget the response
If someone says this to you, always respond with 'Afiyet olsun'.
The 'Usta' Rule
In street food stalls, saying 'Ellerine sağlık usta' will often get you a bigger portion or a warmer smile.
Plurality matters
When in doubt, use 'Ellerinize sağlık'. It is safer and covers both plural and formal situations.
اختبر نفسك
You just finished a delicious dinner at your Turkish friend's house. What do you say?
Dinner is over, you are standing up from the table...
'Ellerine sağlık' is the standard way to thank someone for cooking.
Complete the formal version of the phrase.
Teyze hanım, yemekler harika olmuş. ___________ sağlık.
When speaking to an elder (Teyze hanım), the formal/plural '-iniz' suffix is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits best when someone buys you a gift from a shop?
'Kesene bereket' is for financial contribution, 'Ellerine sağlık' is for manual labor.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Böreği beğendin mi?' Mehmet: 'Evet, çok lezzetli! ___________.' Ayşe: 'Afiyet olsun.'
The response 'Afiyet olsun' confirms that the previous phrase was 'Ellerine sağlık'.
Match the phrase to its literal meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary breakdown.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Singular vs. Formal
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينDinner is over, you are standing up from the table...
'Ellerine sağlık' is the standard way to thank someone for cooking.
Teyze hanım, yemekler harika olmuş. ___________ sağlık.
When speaking to an elder (Teyze hanım), the formal/plural '-iniz' suffix is required.
Which phrase fits best when someone buys you a gift from a shop?
'Kesene bereket' is for financial contribution, 'Ellerine sağlık' is for manual labor.
Ayşe: 'Böreği beğendin mi?' Mehmet: 'Evet, çok lezzetli! ___________.' Ayşe: 'Afiyet olsun.'
The response 'Afiyet olsun' confirms that the previous phrase was 'Ellerine sağlık'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Basic vocabulary breakdown.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is very common and encouraged to show appreciation for daily chores.
No, it is a secular cultural expression, though it has the form of a blessing.
You should still say it. It's about the effort, not just the taste.
It's rare, but you can say it to a designer or coder in a very friendly, informal way.
No, the phrase is a fixed formula. You don't say 'Ellerine sağlık oldu'.
Usually no. Say 'Teşekkürler'. Only say it if you are sure they cooked it.
'Eline' is hand (singular), 'Ellerine' is hands (plural). Both are used, but 'Ellerine' is more common.
After eating, or when the food is first served to acknowledge the sight of it.
Yes! If someone cleaned the house, you can say 'Ellerine sağlık'.
Use 'Ellerinize sağlık'.
Yes, it's a very kind way to acknowledge a job well done.
You can jokingly say 'Ellerime sağlık' (Health to my hands).
عبارات ذات صلة
Afiyet olsun
similarEnjoy your meal / May it be healthy
Kesene bereket
contrastBlessings to your purse
Kolay gelsin
similarMay it come easy
Zahmet ettiniz
builds onYou went to a lot of trouble
Elinize kolunuza sağlık
specialized formHealth to your hands and arms
