Teşekkür ederim
phrase
Pronunciation: /tesh-ek-KEWR eh-der-im/
English Meaning
Thank you
“Teşekkür ederim” in Example Sentences
Yardımınız için teşekkür ederim.
Thank you for your help.
Çok teşekkür ederim, çok naziksiniz.
Thank you very much, you're very kind.
Hediye için teşekkür ederim!
Thank you for the gift!
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Teşekkürler | Thanks |
| Çok teşekkür ederim | Thank you very much |
| Sağ ol / Sağ olun | Thanks (informal / formal) |
Usage Note
The reason takes 'için': 'Yardımınız için teşekkür ederim' (Thank you for your help).
Grammar & Usage
Literally 'I do thanks'. Alternatively, you can use the shorter 'Teşekkürler' (Thanks).
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'tašakkur' (expressing gratitude) + Turkish 'ederim' (I do).
Cultural Context
The most formal and standard way to thank someone. In everyday speech, you will often hear the abbreviated 'teşekkürler'.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Teşekkür borçlu olmak”
“To owe a debt of gratitude”
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