Adjectives

1. Büyük

   Big

   Usage

   For stating size, e.g. clothes or rooms

   Grammar Note

   Turkish adjectives never agree; they simply precede the noun.

2. Küçük

   Small

   Usage

   The opposite of big; use it to ask for another size

3. Ağır

   Heavy

   Usage

   Describe a heavy bag, often before asking for help

4. Hafif

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Light in weight — a different word from "bright"

5. Pahalı

   Expensive

   Usage

   Opens a price negotiation

6. Ucuz

   Cheap

   Usage

   Use it when hunting for a cheaper option

7. Sıcak

   Hot

   Usage

   Hot to the touch — distinct from hot weather

   Grammar Note

   "sıcak" covers both objects and weather; to be explicit about weather say "Hava sıcak".

8. Soğuk

   Cold

   Usage

   Cold to the touch — distinct from cold weather

9. Yeni

   New

   Usage

   For asking for a new item or a different room

10. Eski

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Old as in an object — not used for people here

    Grammar Note

    Use "eski" for things and "yaşlı" for people; eski is never used of a person.

11. Genç

    Young

    Usage

    For talking about a person's age

12. Yaşlı

    Old (person)

    Usage

    The word used for people; keep it apart from "old thing"

13. Temiz

    Clean

    Usage

    For the cleanliness of a room or of water

14. Kirli

    Dirty

    Usage

    For complaints, e.g. asking to change rooms

15. İyi

    Good

    Usage

    The most general word for a positive judgement

16. Kötü

    Bad

    Usage

    For reporting something faulty or unwell

17. Yakın

    Near

    Usage

    Comes up constantly as an answer about distance

18. Uzak

    Far

    Usage

    Check it to decide between walking and taking transport

19. Erken

    Early

    Usage

    Early in time — this entry is about the clock, not speed

    Grammar Note

    "erken" is early in time; fast in speed is "hızlı".

20. Geç

    Late

    Usage

    Late in time; also used to report a delay

    Grammar Note

    "geç" is late in time; slow in speed is "yavaş".

21. Çok

    Many

    Usage

    A large quantity; handy for adjusting an order

22. Az

    Few

    Usage

    A small quantity; use it to ask for less

23. Hava sıcak

    Hot (weather)

    Usage

    Hot weather; many languages use a different word than for hot objects

    Grammar Note

    For weather say "Hava sıcak"; for hot food "sıcak" alone is enough.

24. Hava soğuk

    Cold (weather)

    Usage

    Cold weather; many languages use a different word than for cold objects

    Grammar Note

    For weather say "Hava soğuk"; a cold drink is just "soğuk".

25. Sevimli

    Cute

    Usage

    Used broadly for people, objects, and animals

26. Havalı

    Cool

    Usage

    Mainly for praising the look of a person or thing

27. Lezzetli

    Delicious

    Usage

    The most common compliment at a meal

28. Harika!

    Amazing

    Usage

    Used to express surprise or admiration

29. Eğlenceli

    Fun

    Usage

    For reacting to an experience itself

30. Daha fazla

    More

    Usage

    Point to this to ask for more food or drink

31. Biraz

    Just a little

    Usage

    Point to this to ask for a small amount; "Biraz olsun" = just a little

32. Yarım porsiyon

    Half portion

    Usage

    Point to this to ask for half a serving; most lokanta-style eateries will accommodate it

33. Hepsi

    All of it

    Usage

    Point to this to mean "all of it" or "everything"

34. Yeterli

    That's enough

    Usage

    A calm way to say you don't need more; the blunt form is "Yeter!" (enough!)

35. Hemen

    Right now

    Usage

    Conveys urgency — stronger than "şimdi" (now)

36. Bir kişi

    One person

    Usage

    Point to this when answering "Kaç kişi?" (how many people?)

37. İki kişi

    Two people

    Usage

    Point to this to give your party size

38. Üç kişi

    Three people

    Usage

    Point to this to give your party size

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