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Hayır
/HA-yuhr/
English Meaning
No
About the word "Hayır"
The word Hayır translates directly to No in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Greetings & Essential Phrases category within our broader Beginner Basics vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/HA-yuhr/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
Example Sentence in Context
“Hayır, teşekkürler.”
“No, thanks.”
Grammar & Usage
Standard word for disagreement. In very informal speech, Turks sometimes just click their tongue upwards to mean 'no' (cık).
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