Sadece bakıyorum

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/SA-deh-jeh ba-kuh-YOH-room/

English Meaning

I'm just looking

“Sadece bakıyorum” in Example Sentences

Teşekkürler, sadece bakıyorum.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
— Yardımcı olabilir miyim? — Yok, teşekkürler, sadece bakıyorum.
— Can I help you? — No, thanks, I'm just looking.
Şimdilik sadece bakıyorum, sonra karar vereceğim.
I'm just looking for now; I'll decide later.

Usage Note

The verb is in the present continuous: bak-ıyor-um. A shopkeeper will typically answer 'Tabii, buyurun' (Of course, go ahead).

Grammar & Usage

Useful polite phrase when shopkeepers approach you.

Cultural Context

Turkish shopkeepers are famous for being highly attentive. If they offer you tea while you're 'just looking', it is generally considered polite to either accept or politely decline with a smile.

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