Signification
Polite appreciation of someone's kindness.
Contexte culturel
In big cities like Istanbul, 'Çok naziksiniz' is a marker of 'İstanbul beyefendisi' (Istanbul gentleman) or 'İstanbul hanımefendisi' (Istanbul lady) culture, emphasizing refined speech. Hosts often go to great lengths to make guests comfortable. Guests use 'Çok naziksiniz' to acknowledge the effort, which is seen as a sign of good breeding. Turkish workplaces are often hierarchical. Using the formal '-siniz' version with superiors is mandatory to show 'saygı' (respect). Younger people are expected to use formal language with elders. 'Çok naziksiniz' is the standard way for a young person to thank an older person.
The 'Zahmet' Combo
Pair 'Çok naziksiniz' with 'Zahmet oldu' (It was a trouble for you) to sound like a native speaker when someone does a big favor.
Watch the Suffix
Always check if you are talking to one person (informal: -sin) or a group/formal person (-siniz).
Signification
Polite appreciation of someone's kindness.
The 'Zahmet' Combo
Pair 'Çok naziksiniz' with 'Zahmet oldu' (It was a trouble for you) to sound like a native speaker when someone does a big favor.
Watch the Suffix
Always check if you are talking to one person (informal: -sin) or a group/formal person (-siniz).
Accepting Compliments
In Turkey, it's humble to say 'Çok naziksiniz' instead of just 'I know' or 'Thanks' when complimented.
Body Language
A slight nod of the head while saying this phrase adds to the sincerity and politeness.
Teste-toi
Choose the most appropriate response to a compliment from your boss.
Patron: 'Raporunuz harika olmuş!'
In a professional setting with a boss, the formal 'Çok naziksiniz' is the correct choice.
Complete the sentence with the correct formal suffix.
Yardımınız için çok nazik_______.
The formal/plural suffix for 'you' is '-siniz'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A stranger holds the door for you in a shopping mall.
'Çok naziksiniz' is used to acknowledge a kind gesture from a stranger.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Buyurun, lütfen önce siz geçin. B: ________, teşekkür ederim.
When someone lets you go first, acknowledging their kindness is the polite response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPatron: 'Raporunuz harika olmuş!'
In a professional setting with a boss, the formal 'Çok naziksiniz' is the correct choice.
Yardımınız için çok nazik_______.
The formal/plural suffix for 'you' is '-siniz'.
Situation: A stranger holds the door for you in a shopping mall.
'Çok naziksiniz' is used to acknowledge a kind gesture from a stranger.
A: Buyurun, lütfen önce siz geçin. B: ________, teşekkür ederim.
When someone lets you go first, acknowledging their kindness is the polite response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Çok naziksiniz' is gender-neutral.
Yes, but adding 'Çok' (Very) makes it sound more natural and warmer.
'Nazik' is often about a specific kind action, while 'kibar' describes a person's general polite nature.
You can say 'Rica ederim' (You're welcome) or 'Ne demek' (It's nothing).
Absolutely. It is very common in professional email correspondence.
It is a loanword from Persian, but it has been part of Turkish for centuries.
Not at all. It is a timeless and essential part of modern Turkish.
It sounds a bit too formal. For a child, 'Çok naziksin' or 'Ne kadar tatlısın' is better.
You can say 'Çok lütufkarsınız', but use it sparingly as it is very formal.
It is a soft 'k'. If you follow it with a vowel, it changes to 'ğ' (e.g., nazikliğiniz).
Expressions liées
Çok kibarsınız
synonymYou are very polite
Düşüncelisiniz
similarYou are thoughtful
Zarifsiniz
similarYou are elegant/graceful
Eksik olmayın
specialized formMay you not be missing
Kabalık ettim
contrastI was rude
