Signification
A standard way to say goodbye.
Contexte culturel
Saying goodbye is a process. It starts in the living room, continues in the hallway, and ends at the door. 'Hoşça kal' is the final verbal seal on the visit. When someone leaves for a long journey after saying 'Hoşça kal,' the host pours water behind them to wish for a smooth trip. When saying 'Hoşça kal' to an elder, younger people often kiss the elder's right hand and touch it to their forehead as a sign of respect. Before a guest says 'Hoşça kal' and leaves, the host often offers lemon cologne to refresh them for their journey.
The 'Leaver' Rule
Always remember: if you are the one walking away, you are the one who says 'Hoşça kal'.
Plurality Matters
Don't forget the '-ın' for elders. Using the singular with a grandmother can seem slightly disrespectful.
Signification
A standard way to say goodbye.
The 'Leaver' Rule
Always remember: if you are the one walking away, you are the one who says 'Hoşça kal'.
Plurality Matters
Don't forget the '-ın' for elders. Using the singular with a grandmother can seem slightly disrespectful.
Combine for Fluency
Say 'Hoşça kal, görüşürüz' to sound like a native speaker.
The Smile
Turkish farewells are always accompanied by a smile; a cold 'Hoşça kal' can be misinterpreted as anger.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue between Ahmet (leaving) and Ayşe (staying).
Ahmet: Her şey için teşekkürler Ayşe, ________. Ayşe: Güle güle Ahmet!
Ahmet is the one leaving, so he must say 'Hoşça kal'.
Which form is correct when saying goodbye to your teacher?
Öğretmenim, ________.
The plural/formal suffix '-ın' is necessary for respect when talking to a teacher.
Match the person to the correct phrase.
1. Person leaving the house. 2. Person staying at the house.
In Turkish, the leaver says 'Hoşça kal' and the stayer says 'Güle güle'.
Fill in the missing letters to complete the formal goodbye.
Hoşça kal_ _.
Following back vowel harmony (a), the suffix is '-ın'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Farewell Variations
Informal
- • Hoşça kal
- • Görüşürüz
- • Bay bay
Formal
- • Hoşça kalın
- • İyi günler
- • Saygılar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAhmet: Her şey için teşekkürler Ayşe, ________. Ayşe: Güle güle Ahmet!
Ahmet is the one leaving, so he must say 'Hoşça kal'.
Öğretmenim, ________.
The plural/formal suffix '-ın' is necessary for respect when talking to a teacher.
1. Person leaving the house. 2. Person staying at the house.
In Turkish, the leaver says 'Hoşça kal' and the stayer says 'Güle güle'.
Hoşça kal_ _.
Following back vowel harmony (a), the suffix is '-ın'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is independent of the time of day, unlike 'İyi akşamlar' (Good evening).
The correct spelling is 'Hoşça kal' (two words).
Use 'Hoşça kalın' to address everyone at once.
Yes, it's very common among friends, but 'Hoşça kal' is more 'Turkish'.
Because they are staying and wishing you a happy (smiling) journey away.
It is neutral. 'Hoşça kalın' is the formal version.
Yes, it's a great way to end an informal or semi-formal email.
Adding 'Efendim' (Sir/Madam) to 'Hoşça kalın' is very polite.
In traditional families or for long trips, yes, it's a common ritual.
It means 'pleasant' or 'nice'.
Expressions liées
Güle güle
contrastGoodbye (said by the stayer)
Görüşürüz
similarSee you later
Allahaısmarladık
specialized formI commend you to God
Kendine iyi bak
builds onTake care of yourself
İyi günler
similarGood day
