Rica ederim

phrase

/ree-JA eh-der-im/

English Meaning

You're welcome / Don't mention it

“Rica ederim” in Example Sentences

- Teşekkür ederim. - Rica ederim.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
— Yardımınız için teşekkürler. — Rica ederim, ne demek!
— Thanks for your help. — You're welcome, not at all!
Rica ederim, her zaman.
You're welcome, any time.

Usage Note

'Rica etmek' also means 'to ask (a favour)': 'Sizden bir şey rica edeceğim' (I'd like to ask you for something). Other replies to thanks: 'Ne demek' (Not at all), 'Bir şey değil' (It's nothing).

Grammar & Usage

Literally 'I request (that you don't thank me)'. The standard formal response to 'Teşekkür ederim'.

Word Origin & Etymology

From Arabic 'rajāʾ' (hope/request) + Turkish 'ederim' (I do). Literally 'I request (that you don't thank me)'.

Cultural Context

The universally polite response to 'teşekkür ederim'. It deflects the thanks back, showing humility.

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