Bedeutung
A warm way to say goodbye.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Saying 'kendine iyi bak' is often followed by 'sen de' (you too). It's a reciprocal exchange of care. The abbreviation 'kib' is ubiquitous in gaming and social media, often followed by 'aeo' (Allah'a emanet ol). In Azerbaijani Turkish, 'özünə yaxşı bax' is used, which is the direct cognate of 'kendine iyi bak'. In modern Turkish startups, the register is becoming more casual, and 'kendine iyi bak' is increasingly used between managers and employees.
The 'Sen de' Rule
Always reply with 'Sen de' (You too) when someone says this to you.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'Kendini iyi bak'. The '-e' suffix is non-negotiable.
Bedeutung
A warm way to say goodbye.
The 'Sen de' Rule
Always reply with 'Sen de' (You too) when someone says this to you.
Case Sensitivity
Never say 'Kendini iyi bak'. The '-e' suffix is non-negotiable.
Texting Shortcut
Use 'kib' to sound like a native Turkish Gen-Z or Millennial.
Body Language
A small nod or a hand on the heart makes this phrase feel much more sincere.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the correct way to say 'take care' to a close friend?
Görüşürüz Ahmet, _______.
The verb 'bakmak' requires the dative case '-ne' on 'kendi'.
Fill in the blank to make the phrase formal.
Kendinize iyi _______.
The suffix '-ın' makes the imperative formal or plural.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are texting your best friend to say goodbye.
'Kib' is the common informal abbreviation for 'kendine iyi bak'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın görüşürüz. Mehmet: Tamam, _______.
It is the most natural response to a parting statement like 'See you tomorrow'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGörüşürüz Ahmet, _______.
The verb 'bakmak' requires the dative case '-ne' on 'kendi'.
Kendinize iyi _______.
The suffix '-ın' makes the imperative formal or plural.
You are texting your best friend to say goodbye.
'Kib' is the common informal abbreviation for 'kendine iyi bak'.
Ayşe: Yarın görüşürüz. Mehmet: Tamam, _______.
It is the most natural response to a parting statement like 'See you tomorrow'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenNo, it is informal. Use 'kendinize iyi bakın' for formal situations.
It's better to use the formal 'kendinize iyi bakın' to show respect.
It is the text message abbreviation for 'kendine iyi bak'.
Because the verb 'bakmak' requires the dative case (-e).
Mostly, yes, but it can also be used as sincere advice for someone's health.
'Hoşça kal' is a standard 'goodbye', while 'kendine iyi bak' adds a layer of personal care.
Yes, adding 'çok' (very) makes it warmer and more emphatic.
Only with colleagues they are close to. Otherwise, they use formal alternatives.
Yes, it is a universal Turkish expression.
Yes, it is very appropriate to say to someone who is ill.
The most common reply is 'Sen de' (You too) or 'Siz de' (You too - formal).
It can be, depending on the tone, but it is generally just friendly.
'Kendine cici bak' is a playful, slangy variation.
No, for a group you must use 'kendinize iyi bakın'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
kendinize iyi bakın
formalTake care (formal/plural)
hoşça kal
similarStay pleasantly
görüşürüz
builds onSee you
Allah'a emanet ol
similarBe entrusted to God
dikkat et
similarBe careful
kendine cici bak
specialized formTake 'cute' care of yourself
