Back to Vocabulary

Merhaba

/MER-ha-bah/

English Meaning

Hello

About the word "Merhaba"

The word Merhaba translates directly to Hello 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 (/MER-ha-bah/) 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

Merhaba, benim adım Ayşe.

Hello, my name is Ayşe.

Grammar & Usage

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Derived from Arabic, it is the most common and versatile way to say hello in Turkey.

Practice "Merhaba" with Flashcards

Beginner Basics

Master this word along with others in the Greetings & Essential Phrases category.

Go to Flashcard Deck