Why should you learn some basic phrases for the place you are visiting? It shows respect for the local culture, helps with basic communication and enhances your travel experience. Plus, it’s fun and rewarding to connect with locals in their own language!
Turkish:
Merhaba (mer-ha-ba) = Hello
Gunaydin (guh-ny-dun) = Good Morning
Iyi Gunler (ee, goon-ler) = Have A Good Day
Nasilsin (nas-il-sin) = How are you?
Benim Adim (ben-im, ad-im) = My name is..
Evet (eh-vet) =Yes
Hayir (ha-yur) =No
Tesekkurler (tesh-eh-kur-ler) = Thank You
Su = Water
Hesap Lutfen (heh-sap loot-fen) = Bill Please
Imdat = Help
Spanish:
Hola (o-la) =Hello
Buenos Dias ( bway-nos, dee-as) = Good Morning
Como Esta? (Koh-mo, eh-stah) = How are you?
Me llamo (may ya-moh) = My name is..
Mucho Gusto (moo-choh, goo-stoh) = Nice to meet you
Por Favor (por fa-bor) = Please
Gracias (gra-thee-as) = Thank you
Si = Yes
Ayudeme, por favour(ah-you-dee-me, por fa-bor) = Help me please
Italian:
Buon Giorno (bwohn-johr-noh)= Good Morning
Ciao (chow) = Bye
Mi Chiamo (mee kyah-moh) = My name is..
Come Sta? (koh-meh-stah) = How are you?
Si (see) = Yes
No (noh) = No
Grazie (grah-tsee-eh) = Thank you
Per Favore (pehr fah-voh-reh) = Please
Il Conto, per favore (eel kon-toh, pehr fah-voh-reh) = Bill please
Aiuto (ay-oo-toh) = Help
Swahili
Jambo/Habari = Hello
Asante = Thank you
Karibu = Your welcome
Tafadhali = Please
Ndiyo = Yes
Hapana = No
Maji = Water
Hakuna Matata = No problem
Habari Yako = How are you?
Jina Langu Ni = My name is..
Je, unaweza kunisaidia = Can you help me?
French:
Bonjour (bon-joor) = Hello
Si’l Vous Plait (see-voo-play) = Please
Merci (mer-see) = Thanks
Oui (wee) = Yes
Non(no) = No
Au Revoir (oh revwah) = Goodbye
Au Secours (oh secore) = Help
Je m’appelle(je ma-pelle) = My name is..
Pardon (par-don) = Sorry
