Bedeutung
Declining something politely.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Hand on Heart' gesture: When saying 'Hayır, teşekkürler,' placing your right hand over your heart adds a layer of sincerity and traditional politeness. In meetings, refusing the first offer of tea or coffee can sometimes be seen as being too 'rushed.' It's often better to accept the first and use 'Hayır, teşekkürler' for the second. In these regions, people are generally more relaxed. 'Yok, sağ ol' might be heard more often even among acquaintances compared to the more formal Istanbul. Hospitality is extremely intense here. A simple 'Hayır, teşekkürler' might be ignored several times. You may need to give a specific reason (e.g., 'I'm on medication') to be allowed to stop eating!
The Smile Factor
Always pair this phrase with a slight smile. In Turkish culture, a 'no' without a smile can be interpreted as personal dislike.
Don't just say 'Hayır'
If you forget 'teşekkürler', you might sound like you're scolding the person. Always add the thanks!
Bedeutung
Declining something politely.
The Smile Factor
Always pair this phrase with a slight smile. In Turkish culture, a 'no' without a smile can be interpreted as personal dislike.
Don't just say 'Hayır'
If you forget 'teşekkürler', you might sound like you're scolding the person. Always add the thanks!
The 'Full' Excuse
If someone is insisting you eat more, say 'Hayır, teşekkürler, gerçekten çok doydum' (I'm really very full). It's the only 'no' they will accept.
Body Language
A slight nod upward with a 'cık' sound is a common 'no'. If you do this, follow it immediately with 'teşekkürler' to stay polite.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to decline the offer politely.
Garson: 'Biraz daha ekmek ister misiniz?' Siz: '______, teşekkürler.'
To decline an offer, you use 'Hayır' (No).
Which response is the most appropriate for a formal business setting?
Patronunuz size kahve teklif etti.
'Teşekkür ederim' is more formal and respectful for a boss than 'teşekkürler' or 'sağ ol.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Hayır, teşekkürler. 2. Yok, sağ ol. 3. Hayır, teşekkür ederim.
The level of formality increases from 'sağ ol' to 'teşekkürler' to 'teşekkür ederim.'
Complete the dialogue with the most natural refusal.
A: 'Sizi eve kadar bırakayım mı?' B: '______, ben yürümek istiyorum.'
The speaker wants to walk, so they must decline the ride politely.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Formality Scale
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGarson: 'Biraz daha ekmek ister misiniz?' Siz: '______, teşekkürler.'
To decline an offer, you use 'Hayır' (No).
Patronunuz size kahve teklif etti.
'Teşekkür ederim' is more formal and respectful for a boss than 'teşekkürler' or 'sağ ol.'
1. Hayır, teşekkürler. 2. Yok, sağ ol. 3. Hayır, teşekkür ederim.
The level of formality increases from 'sağ ol' to 'teşekkürler' to 'teşekkür ederim.'
A: 'Sizi eve kadar bırakayım mı?' B: '______, ben yürümek istiyorum.'
The speaker wants to walk, so they must decline the ride politely.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's slightly formal but never wrong. For very close friends, 'Yok, sağ ol' is more natural.
It's grammatically okay but sounds like a translation. Native speakers almost always put 'Hayır' first.
Use 'Asla' or 'Kesinlikle hayır'. 'Hayır, teşekkürler' is only for polite declines.
That's the 'cık' sound. It's a non-verbal 'no'. Adding 'teşekkürler' after it makes it polite.
It is plural (thanks-es). The singular is 'teşekkür'.
'Hayır, teşekkürler, şu an düşünmüyorum' (No thanks, I'm not considering it right now) is a safe bet.
'Hayır' is the standard 'No'. 'Yok' literally means 'there is none' but is used as a casual 'No'.
No, the gesture replaces the word 'Hayır', but you should still say 'teşekkürler'.
It's not rude, but you should use 'Hayır, teşekkürler' and maybe give a small reason like 'Yeni içtim' (I just drank).
Yes, it's perfect for declining an invitation or offer via email.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Teşekkür ederim
builds onI thank you
Sağ ol
synonymBe healthy / Thanks
Lütfen
contrastPlease
Maalesef
similarUnfortunately
Kalsın
specialized formLet it stay
