Rica ederim
/ree-JA eh-der-im/
English Meaning
You're welcome / Don't mention it
Example Sentence in Context
“- Teşekkür ederim. - Rica ederim.”
“- Thank you. - You're welcome.”
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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