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Knowing how to say goodbye is just as important as knowing how to greet someone. Turkish offers a variety of expressions for farewells, depending on the level of formality, the relationship between speakers, and even the time of day. This guide will introduce you to 12 common ways to say goodbye in Turkish, helping you leave the perfect impression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you missed it, learn how to say “hello” in Turkish<\/a> in our dedicated article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Say Goodbye in Turkish? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Classical “G\u00fcle G\u00fcle”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The quintessential way to say goodbye in Turkish is “G\u00fcle G\u00fcle”<\/strong>, which translates to “Go smiling” or “Leave with a smile.” It’s primarily used by the person staying behind to bid farewell to someone who is leaving. It\u2019s a warm and friendly expression that fits most contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formal Farewells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In formal situations, respectful and polite expressions are essential. Here are some common formal farewells:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ho\u015f\u00e7a Kal\u0131n<\/strong>: This means “Stay well” and is used when addressing someone respectfully, particularly elders or in professional settings. For informal situations, you can drop the plural form and say “Ho\u015f\u00e7a Kal.”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hay\u0131rl\u0131 G\u00fcnler<\/strong>: A respectful farewell that wishes someone a blessed or prosperous day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Kendinize \u0130yi Bak\u0131n<\/strong>: Translating to “Take care of yourself (formal),” it\u2019s a thoughtful way to say goodbye while showing respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. G\u00f6r\u00fc\u015fmek \u00dczere:<\/strong> Translating to “See you soon” or “Hope to see you again,” this is a polite and formal way to express the intention of meeting again. It\u2019s versatile and appropriate for various formal or professional contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Allah\u2019a Emanet Olun<\/strong>: Meaning “May you be entrusted to God,”<\/strong> this is a religious farewell often used in conservative or Islamic contexts. It conveys a wish for the person’s safety and well-being under divine protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Informal Farewells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When saying goodbye to friends, family, or peers, these informal expressions are commonly used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Bay Bay<\/strong>: A casual, friendly version of “bye-bye”<\/strong> often used among close friends or younger people. Yougn Turkish people also use more and more the Italian “Ciao”<\/strong> to say “goodbye”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. G\u00f6r\u00fc\u015f\u00fcr\u00fcz<\/strong>: Meaning “See you,”<\/strong> this is a versatile and widely used informal farewell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Kendine \u0130yi Bak<\/strong>: Translating to “Take care of yourself,”<\/strong> it\u2019s a thoughtful and friendly way to say goodbye to someone you care about. “Hadi G\u00f6r\u00fc\u015f\u00fcr\u00fcz!<\/strong>” is a slightly more casual version of “G\u00f6r\u00fc\u015f\u00fcr\u00fcz,”, adding a playful or encouraging tone, like “Alright, see you!”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Time-Specific Farewells<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Farewells in Turkish can also reflect the time of day. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. \u0130yi G\u00fcnler<\/strong>: Translating to “Good day,”<\/strong> this is a polite farewell used during daytime hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. T\u00fcnayd\u0131n<\/strong>: Though rare as a farewell, it means “Good afternoon”<\/strong> and can be used to part ways during early afternoon hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. \u0130yi Ak\u015famlar<\/strong>: Meaning “Good evening,”<\/strong> this farewell is appropriate when parting ways in the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. \u0130yi Geceler<\/strong>: Translating to “Good night,”<\/strong> this is used late in the evening or before going to bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Yar\u0131n G\u00f6r\u00fc\u015f\u00fcr\u00fcz<\/strong>: Meaning “See you tomorrow,”<\/strong> this is a time-specific farewell perfect for scheduling the next meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Here is a recap video about saying “goodbye” in Turkish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n