What is a common mistake with “Teşekkür ederim”?

✗ Teşekkür ederiz (alone) → ✓ Teşekkür ederim: -iz means "we"; use -im when you thank for yourself.

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How to say “Thank you” in Turkish

Q: How is “Teşekkür ederim” used in a conversation?

Garson: Buyurun, çayınız. (Here is your tea.) Ben: Teşekkür ederim. (Thank you.) Garson: Afiyet olsun. (Enjoy.)

Teşekkür ederim is the standard "Thank you". It works everywhere: shops, taxis, offices and homes.

Written by Fatih, Turkish language and literature graduate & linguist

Teşekkür ederim.

teh·shehk·kewr eh·deh·reem

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Meaning: Thank you.
Pronunciation: teh·shehk·kewr eh·deh·reem

What “Teşekkür ederim” really means

Teşekkür ederim is the standard "Thank you". It works everywhere: shops, taxis, offices and homes. Shorter forms are "Teşekkürler" (thanks) and the casual "Sağ ol". To thank strongly, say "Çok teşekkür ederim".

💬 Example dialogues

GarsonBuyurun, çayınız.Here is your tea.

BenTeşekkür ederim.Thank you.

GarsonAfiyet olsun.Enjoy.

ZeynepKapıyı tuttuğun için teşekkür ederim.Thanks for holding the door.

CanRica ederim.You're welcome.

🚫 When NOT to use it

With close friends it can sound stiff; "Sağ ol" or "Eyvallah" is warmer. After a meal at someone's home, "Ellerinize sağlık" is the expected thanks, not only Teşekkür ederim.

🇹🇷 Culture note

Turks thank by blessing too: "Allah razı olsun" (may God be pleased with you) is common from older people when you help them.

⚠️ Common mistakes

✗ Teşekkür ederiz (alone) → ✓ Teşekkür ederim-iz means "we"; use -im when you thank for yourself.

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