Learn Turkish words
related pages
Learn Turkish OnlineTurkish wordsTurkish phrases and expressionsHow to speak TurkishTurkish grammarTurkish lessons
about mondly
HomeBlogContactSign up
Learn Turkish words
Common Turkish words: facts and figures
The Turkish language is estimated to be made out of a total of 150,000 words with the largest Turkish dictionary having over 100,000 words. This can look like a really big and frightening number to someone wanting to start learning Turkish, but here's the good news: you only need to know roughly 5% of the total words to be fluent in Turkish. This translates into knowing only the 5,000 most common Turkish words in order to be able to have fluent conversations in Turkish. Let's start learning the top 15 most common Turkish verbs!
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (3) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (3)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/dynamic/29b56e1b67cd0e337b8120956244499d/700.jpg)
Turkish lessons
Learn Turkish Online
Turkish words
Turkish phrases and expressions
How to speak Turkish
Turkish grammar
Turkish lessons
Learn Turkish Online
Turkish words
Turkish phrases and expressions
Turkish grammar
Turkish lessons
Learn Turkish Online
Turkish words
Turkish phrases and expressions
How to speak Turkish
Turkish grammar
Turkish lessons
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (23) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (23)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/images/d7b0cc649ab46c8c55ef4665b2224b05.png)
When you know the most common 100 Turkish words
You can understand 50% of the texts written in Turkish
Top 10 most common Turkish words pronounced by fluent Turkish speakers
1. Merhaba = Hello
Let's naturally start with "Merhaba" which means "Hello" in Turkish. This is one of the most known words in Turkish and a great way to start a conversation with someone from Turkey. Click play below to listen to the actual pronunciation:
Merhaba
2. Aşk = Love
Love is a universal feeling and we definitely had to talk about it here. Turkish people have a lovely way of saying they love someone or something through the word "aşk". Hear it in action here:
Aşk
3. Mutluluk = Happiness
When there's love, there's definitely happiness. We are all chasing "mutluluk" as Turkish speaking people would say. Listen closely and you might just get some “happiness” in your life today:
Mutluluk
4. Kedi = Cat
Let's talk pets. There are two types of people in the world: cat people and dog people. We are going to talk about cats first or how people in Turkey would say: "kedi". Listen to how it sounds like:
Kedi
5. Köpek = Dog
But let's not forget our lovely and loyal companions, dogs. A dog in Turkish is "köpek", a really useful word for dog lovers worldwide. Here is how you would pronounce it:
Köpek
6. Gülümsemek = Smile
Now it is time to smile. Or how someone from France would say: "gülümsemek". Smiling makes us happy and helps us stay healthy, so that's why we all need to smile every day. Here's the Turkish pronunciation:
Gülümsemek
7. Türk = Turkish
Next, let’s see how people in Turkey say “Turkish”. The correct answer is "türk". Listen to how a Turkish speaker would pronounce it:
Türk
8. Evet = Yes
Yes, we have arrived at number 8 where “yes” is the subject to be discussed. Turkish speakers say “yes” by simply saying "evet". Enhance your understanding by listening to how a person from Turkey would pronounce it:
Evet
9. Teşekkürler = Thank you
Thank you for reading this far or should I say "Teşekkürler" as they say in Turkish. Here's a native speaker thanking you in Turkish:
Teşekkürler
10. Güle güle = Goodbye
No polite conversation can end without a good old goodbye or "Hoşçakalın!" how Turkish people usually say. Now it's time for a delightful Turkish voice to say "Goodbye" to you:
Güle güle
Common Turkish words to know
Turkish words related to time
Turkish words related to places
Turkish words for transportation
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (25) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (25)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/images/7eafa325b83fec9bbb882d2e4f87c5c8.jpg)
Additional Turkish words you should learn
Turkish words for people
Turkish words related to drinks and foods
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (27) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (27)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/images/a58678caa029fbe457ab8ed68cada364.jpg)
Turkish adjectives and adverbs
Learning adjectives and adverbs is a great way to improve your conversational skills in Turkish. They can help you describe people, places, and things more accurately, and express your thoughts and feelings more effectively. It is time to learn Turkish adjectives and adverbs to boost your conversational skills.
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (29) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (29)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/dynamic/eb3f931db9c133988efbde3e06225bf8/700.jpg)
Why learn the most common Turkish words first?
Make Turkish learning fun and easier
Starting with the Turkish basics means you will begin by learning the easiest words first and gradually increase difficulty. This way you will feel great while learning and see how your language knowledge broadens.
Have basic Turkish conversations in no time
You'll be able to speak to someone from Istanbul or Ankara about regular topics like weather, politics or family. This will make you confident in your Turkish skills and eager to learn more.
Become fluent in Turkish faster
By learning the most common Turkish words first you are learning the smart way. Why learn the most unusual words in Turkish when you might never use them in real life?
Improve your Turkish vocabulary
Each new Turkish word you learn piles up until your vocabulary builds stronger and stronger. Each lesson gets you one step closer to fluency.
![Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (38) Learn 80 Essential Turkish Words for Fluency - Mondly (38)](https://i0.wp.com/d37sy4vufic209.cloudfront.net/website/_next/static/images/2fbc423b582f5b2b5baf7dfecef4b806.jpg)
“Mondly is like having a private tutor”
“The new way to learn languages”
“A practical approach to language learning likely to be widely adopted.”
“The closest thing to a classroom education”
“Mondly is like having a private tutor”
“The new way to learn languages”
“A practical approach to language learning likely to be widely adopted.”
“The closest thing to a classroom education”
Join 125 million people learning a language with Mondly by Pearson
Learn Turkish words
Explore a world of languages
English
English
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Show all languages
Learn Turkish for free with Mondly
Related Pages
Learn Turkish OnlineTurkish phrases and expressionsHow to speak TurkishTurkish grammarTurkish lessons
Top Languages
Learn English OnlineLearn French OnlineLearn Spanish OnlineLearn German OnlineLearn Russian OnlineLearn Italian Online
Learn Portuguese OnlineLearn Turkish OnlineLearn Chinese OnlineLearn Arabic OnlineLearn Japanese OnlineLearn Korean Online
About Mondly
Contact usRead our blogPress RoomLogin | Sign-upPrivacy Policy
Subscribe to our newsletter
Join over 125 million people enjoying our occasional language tips, special offers and more.
The email address is not valid
Subscribe
Site Languages
RomânăFrançaisEspañolDeutschРусскийItaliano中文עבריתČeština日本語Portuguêsاللغة العربيةहिन्दीPolski