Meaning
Asking if there is more.
Cultural Background
Local shopkeepers (esnaf) use this phrase to build rapport. It's not just business; it's an invitation to stay and chat. In a Turkish home, a host will use this phrase repeatedly to ensure the guest is never hungry or thirsty. During a negotiation, 'Başka bir şey?' can be used to ask if there are other items that could be bundled for a better price. In fast-paced cities like Istanbul, the phrase is often shortened to just 'Başka?' to save time in busy queues.
The Magic Word
If you forget the name of an object in a shop, just point and say 'Başka bir şey... şu!' (Another thing... that!). 'Şey' is your best friend.
Intonation Matters
Always use a rising pitch at the end. A falling pitch can make you sound like you are annoyed or in a hurry.
Meaning
Asking if there is more.
The Magic Word
If you forget the name of an object in a shop, just point and say 'Başka bir şey... şu!' (Another thing... that!). 'Şey' is your best friend.
Intonation Matters
Always use a rising pitch at the end. A falling pitch can make you sound like you are annoyed or in a hurry.
The Polite Answer
Instead of just saying 'Hayır' (No), always say 'Teşekkürler, bu kadar' (Thanks, that's all). It makes you sound much more fluent and polite.
Test Yourself
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Marketçi: Buyurun. Müşteri: Bir kilo domates lütfen. Marketçi: Tamam. ________?
The shopkeeper is asking if the customer wants anything else after the tomatoes.
Which phrase is the most formal way to ask 'Anything else?'
A waiter in a luxury restaurant asks:
'Arzu' (desire) is the most formal and polite word to use in high-end service.
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase 'Anything else?'.
Başka ____ şey?
The indefinite article 'bir' is required in this standard expression.
Match the response to the question 'Başka bir şey?'.
Question: Başka bir şey?
'Teşekkürler, bu kadar' (Thanks, that's all) is the standard way to say you are finished.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where you will hear 'Başka bir şey?'
Shopping
- • Bakkal
- • Manav
- • Eczane
Dining
- • Restoran
- • Kafe
- • Pastane
Social
- • Home
- • Office
- • Phone
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMarketçi: Buyurun. Müşteri: Bir kilo domates lütfen. Marketçi: Tamam. ________?
The shopkeeper is asking if the customer wants anything else after the tomatoes.
A waiter in a luxury restaurant asks:
'Arzu' (desire) is the most formal and polite word to use in high-end service.
Başka ____ şey?
The indefinite article 'bir' is required in this standard expression.
Question: Başka bir şey?
'Teşekkürler, bu kadar' (Thanks, that's all) is the standard way to say you are finished.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is neutral. However, in very formal settings, 'Başka bir arzunuz var mı?' is preferred.
Yes, but only in very casual or fast-paced settings like a busy market. It's a bit direct for a sit-down restaurant.
'Başka' means 'another/additional', while 'diğer' means 'the other one' (from a specific pair or group).
You can say 'Başka bir şey yok' or simply 'Bu kadar' (That's all).
It acts as an indefinite article. Without it, the phrase sounds incomplete and overly formal/robotic.
No, for people you should use 'Başka birisi?' (Someone else?).
'Şey' is neutral. It is used in all levels of society, though academic writing tries to avoid it for more specific terms.
Say 'Evet, bir de...' (Yes, and also...) followed by the item you want.
Yes, it becomes 'Başka bir şey var mıydı?' (Was there anything else?).
Yes, at the end of a request list, you might write 'Başka bir şey olursa lütfen haber verin' (If there is anything else, please let me know).
Related Phrases
Bir şey değil
similarYou're welcome / It's nothing
Her şey
builds onEverything
Hiçbir şey
contrastNothing
Başka bir zaman
similarAnother time
