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Hoşça kal

/HOSH-cha kal/

English Meaning

Goodbye (said by person leaving)

About the word "Hoşça kal"

The word Hoşça kal translates directly to Goodbye (said by person leaving) 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 (/HOSH-cha kal/) 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

Hoşça kal, yarın görüşürüz.

Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

Grammar & Usage

Literally means 'stay pleasantly'. Used exclusively by the person who is leaving the location.

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