Günaydın
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Pronunciation: /gew-nigh-DUHN/
English Meaning
Good morning
“Günaydın” in Example Sentences
Günaydın! Kahvaltı hazır.
Good morning! Breakfast is ready.
Günaydın anne, iyi uyudun mu?
Good morning, Mum, did you sleep well?
Herkese günaydın!
Good morning, everyone!
Usage Note
The usual reply is simply 'Günaydın' back, or 'Sana da günaydın' (Good morning to you too).
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Hayırlı sabahlarSabah şerifleriniz hayrolsun
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Günaydın demekGünaydın mesajı
Grammar & Usage
Used from sunrise until midday (around 12:00 PM).
Word Origin & Etymology
A purely Turkic compound of 'gün' (day) + 'aydın' (bright, luminous). Literally 'the day is bright'.
Cultural Context
Often said cheerfully when entering a workplace or starting the morning. It carries a warm, optimistic tone.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Günaydın demek”
“To say good morning”
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