Bedeutung
Said to a person leaving.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Saying 'Güle güle' is often just the start. A host will usually walk you to the door, help you with your coat, and sometimes even walk you to your car. The goodbye is a process, not a moment. Pouring water after someone as they leave is a common Anatolian tradition. It is believed to ensure a smooth, 'water-like' journey. 'Güle güle' is the verbal accompaniment to this act. In small shops (esnaf), the relationship is personal. A shopkeeper saying 'Güle güle' isn't just being polite; they are acknowledging you as a guest in their space. Using 'Güle güle kullan' for new items is also a way to ward off envy. By wishing the person joy, you are framing the new possession in a positive, communal light.
The Direction Rule
If you are the one leaving, saying 'Güle güle' makes you sound like you are talking to yourself. Stick to 'Hoşça kal'!
The 'New Item' Trick
Whenever you see a Turkish friend with something new, just say 'Güle güle kullan.' It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Bedeutung
Said to a person leaving.
The Direction Rule
If you are the one leaving, saying 'Güle güle' makes you sound like you are talking to yourself. Stick to 'Hoşça kal'!
The 'New Item' Trick
Whenever you see a Turkish friend with something new, just say 'Güle güle kullan.' It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Repeat for Warmth
Don't just say it once. 'Güle güle, güle güle!' sounds much warmer and more natural in a Turkish home setting.
Teste dich selbst
Match the 'Güle güle' variation to the correct situation.
1. New Car, 2. Guest Leaving, 3. New Shoes, 4. New House
Kullan is for cars/tools, Oturun is for houses, Giy is for clothes, and Güle güle is for general departure.
Complete the dialogue correctly.
Ayşe: 'Ben artık gidiyorum, her şey için teşekkürler.' Mehmet: '_________'
Since Mehmet is the one staying, he must say 'Güle güle'.
Which sentence is grammatically and contextually correct for a formal goodbye?
You are seeing off your boss at the airport.
'Gidin' is the formal/plural imperative, appropriate for a boss.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Güle Güle Variations
Objects
- • Güle güle kullan
- • Güle güle giy
Places
- • Güle güle oturun
- • Güle güle gidin
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben1. New Car, 2. Guest Leaving, 3. New Shoes, 4. New House
Kullan is for cars/tools, Oturun is for houses, Giy is for clothes, and Güle güle is for general departure.
Ayşe: 'Ben artık gidiyorum, her şey için teşekkürler.' Mehmet: '_________'
Since Mehmet is the one staying, he must say 'Güle güle'.
You are seeing off your boss at the airport.
'Gidin' is the formal/plural imperative, appropriate for a boss.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it's better to say 'Güle güle gidin' to add a layer of formal respect.
Usually, 'İyi günler' or 'Görüşürüz' is preferred on the phone, unless one person is clearly 'leaving' a physical location.
No. Although 'Gül' means rose, this phrase comes from 'gülmek' (to laugh).
Usually, there is no verbal response needed as it's the final word, but you can nod, wave, or say 'Sağ ol' (Thanks) if you are already moving away.
Yes! 'Güle güle kullan' is perfect for a new haircut too.
Reduplication is a common Turkish grammar feature used to turn verbs into adverbs or to add emphasis.
Yes, it is universal across all regions and dialects of Turkey.
In that case, both should use 'Görüşürüz' (See you) or 'Hoşça kal' (Stay well).
It is neutral. It's safe for friends, family, and most professional encounters.
Absolutely, it's very common for parents to say it to children leaving for school.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hoşça kal
contrastStay pleasantly
Allahaısmarladık
contrastI leave you to God
Görüşürüz
similarSee you later
Yolun açık olsun
builds onMay your path be open
Selametle
synonymWith safety
