Translation of Turkish word "merhaba" to English
merhaba
/meɾhaba/
Meaning
Noun"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
How to use
Universal greeting meaning 'hello' or 'hi'. It can be used at any time of day in both formal and informal contexts, unlike time-specific greetings like 'günaydın' (good morning).
🇬🇧 English
hello
Example
Merhaba, bugün ne yapacaksın?
Hello, what will you do today?
Merhaba, sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum.
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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Common phrases
- merhaba arkadaşlar— hello friends
- merhaba demek— to say hello / greet
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What does the Turkish word "merhaba" mean?▼
The Turkish word "merhaba" means "hello" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Merhaba, bugün ne yapacaksın?" (which translates as "Hello, what will you do today?").
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