Significado
Greeting used in the evening.
Contexto cultural
Greeting is a sign of respect. Ignoring a greeting is seen as a personal slight. In villages, greetings are often even more elaborate, sometimes including religious references. In busy cities like Istanbul, people might say it quickly while walking past.
The Sunset Rule
If you are unsure if it is evening, look at the sky. If the sun is setting, it is time for 'İyi akşamlar'.
Smile!
A smile makes your greeting much more effective in Turkey.
Significado
Greeting used in the evening.
The Sunset Rule
If you are unsure if it is evening, look at the sky. If the sun is setting, it is time for 'İyi akşamlar'.
Smile!
A smile makes your greeting much more effective in Turkey.
Ponte a prueba
What do you say when you enter a store at 7 PM?
Which phrase is correct?
It is evening, so you use the evening greeting.
Complete the phrase.
İyi ___________!
The phrase is 'İyi akşamlar'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosWhich phrase is correct?
It is evening, so you use the evening greeting.
İyi ___________!
The phrase is 'İyi akşamlar'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasIt is a bit early. 'İyi günler' is better until about 5 PM.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
Frases relacionadas
İyi geceler
contrastGood night
İyi günler
similarGood day
Günaydın
contrastGood morning
