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How to say “Never mind. / Let it go” in Turkish

Boş ver means "Never mind" or "Let it go", literally "give empty". Use it to comfort someone about a small problem or to drop a subject.

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Boş ver.
bohsh vehr
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Meaning
Never mind. / Let it go.
Pronunciation
bohsh vehr

What “Boş ver” really means

Boş ver means "Never mind" or "Let it go", literally "give empty". Use it to comfort someone about a small problem or to drop a subject.

💬 Example dialogues

ElifSınavdan düşük aldım.I got a low grade on the exam.

SelinBoş ver, bir dahakine!Never mind, next time!

CanNe dedin?What did you say?

AliBoş ver, önemli değil.Never mind, it's not important.

🚫 When NOT to use it

For serious grief or a big loss it sounds dismissive. Do not say it to a boss or customer who has a complaint.

🇹🇷 Culture note

"Boşver" is a whole attitude in Türkiye: shrug, drink a tea and move on. Some people write it as one word.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • ✗ Boş ver (to someone grieving) → ✓ Başınız sağ olsunBoş ver is only for small things.

Letters to watch in this sentence

  • Ş ş like sh in “shoe”

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