Significado
Agreement.
Contexto cultural
In Turkey, saying 'Tabii' when someone asks for a favor is a sign of 'misafirperverlik' (hospitality). It shows that you are happy to help and that the request is no trouble at all. Waiters and shopkeepers use 'Tabii efendim' constantly. The 'efendim' adds a layer of Ottoman-era politeness that is still very much alive in modern Turkish commerce. When saying 'Tabii', Turks often give a slight, single nod downward. A sharp upward nod (often with a 'tsk' sound) means 'No', so the downward nod is crucial for 'Tabii'. On Turkish social media (Twitter/X), 'Tabii' is often used sarcastically to reply to obvious lies or political statements, usually spelled as 'Tabiii' with many 'i's.
The 'Ki' Power-up
Always add 'ki' when you want to sound 100% certain. 'Tabii ki' is much stronger than just 'Tabii'.
Watch the Tone
A flat 'Tabii' can sound bored. Use a rising-falling intonation to sound friendly.
Significado
Agreement.
The 'Ki' Power-up
Always add 'ki' when you want to sound 100% certain. 'Tabii ki' is much stronger than just 'Tabii'.
Watch the Tone
A flat 'Tabii' can sound bored. Use a rising-falling intonation to sound friendly.
Service Etiquette
If you work in service, always use 'Tabii efendim' to impress Turkish customers.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate form of 'Tabii'.
Ayşe: Yarınki partiye geliyor musun? Mehmet: ________, gelmez miyim hiç!
The phrase 'gelmez miyim hiç' (would I ever not come) implies strong enthusiasm, making 'Tabii ki' the best fit.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Tabii'.
A waiter asks if you want more bread.
'Tabii, lütfen' (Of course, please) is the polite way to accept an offer in a restaurant.
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling.
Sınavı geçmek için ________ çok çalışmalısın.
In formal writing, 'tabii' has two 'i's and 'ki' is a separate word.
Which sentence uses 'Tabii' to show a logical result?
Select the correct sentence.
This sentence shows that feeling cold is a natural/logical result of the weather being cold.
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Ayudas visuales
Agreement Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAyşe: Yarınki partiye geliyor musun? Mehmet: ________, gelmez miyim hiç!
The phrase 'gelmez miyim hiç' (would I ever not come) implies strong enthusiasm, making 'Tabii ki' the best fit.
A waiter asks if you want more bread.
'Tabii, lütfen' (Of course, please) is the polite way to accept an offer in a restaurant.
Sınavı geçmek için ________ çok çalışmalısın.
In formal writing, 'tabii' has two 'i's and 'ki' is a separate word.
Select the correct sentence.
This sentence shows that feeling cold is a natural/logical result of the weather being cold.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a business meeting, making it very versatile.
The correct spelling is 'Tabii' (two i's). In 'Tabii ki', the 'ki' is separate.
No, 'Tabii' always implies agreement or certainty. To say 'Of course not', you say 'Tabii ki hayır'.
'Evet' is a simple 'Yes'. 'Tabii' is 'Of course', which is more enthusiastic and polite.
That is the common pronunciation in fast speech, but it is technically a spelling error in formal writing.
No, it is two words: 'Tabii' and 'ki'.
Use 'Elbette' in formal writing, speeches, or when you want to sound more sophisticated.
Yes, if you elongate the 'i' sound (Tabiiii), it often means 'Yeah, right'.
Yes, it is a universal word used from Istanbul to Van.
No, it is an adverb/interjection and does not have a plural form.
Frases relacionadas
Elbette
synonymCertainly / Of course
Tamam
similarOK / Fine
Aynen
similarExactly
Hay hay
specialized formWith pleasure
Şüphesiz
builds onUndoubtedly
