Flirting

1. Çok güzelsiniz

   Çok gü-zel-si-niz

   You are very beautiful (formal)

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone in a polite or first-meeting context

   Grammar Note

   "güzel" is one of the most commonly used Turkish adjectives. "Çok güzelsin" (informal) uses "sen". "-siniz" is the polite form using "siz".

2. Adınız nedir?

   A-dı-nız ne-dir?

   What is your name? (formal)

   Usage

   A polite way to ask someone's name

   Grammar Note

   "-ınız" is the formal possessive suffix using "siz" (polite you). "Adın nedir?" uses "sen" (informal you).

3. Benim adım [isim]

   Be-nim a-dım [isim]

   My name is [name]

   Usage

   Basic expression used for self-introduction

   Grammar Note

   The simpler "Ben [isim]im" (I am [name]) is also common for self-introduction. Both forms are used.

4. Telefon numaranızı alabilir miyim?

   Te-le-fon nu-ma-ra-nı-zı a-la-bi-lir mi-yim?

   May I have your phone number?

   Usage

   A polite way to ask for someone's contact number

   Grammar Note

   "almak" (to take) + ability "-abil" + question "mi". "-nızı" is the formal "your" in accusative case.

5. Benimle çıkar mısınız?

   Be-nim-le çı-kar mı-sı-nız?

   Would you go out with me? (formal)

   Usage

   A polite way to ask someone out on a date

   Grammar Note

   "çıkmak" means both "to exit" and "to go out (on a date)". "-le/-la" is the comitative suffix meaning "with".

6. Sizi çok beğeniyorum

   Si-zi çok be-ğe-ni-yo-rum

   I really like you (formal)

   Usage

   A polite way to express fondness for someone

   Grammar Note

   "beğenmek" means "to like/appreciate". Lighter than "sevmek" (to love). Can also be used for objects and experiences.

7. Nerelisiniz?

   Ne-re-li-si-niz?

   Where are you from?

   Usage

   A classic conversation starter

   Grammar Note

   Answer with "[country]-lı/-li": "Japonya'lıyım" (I am Japanese). "Türkiye" → "Türkiyeliyim" (I am Turkish).

8. Bu gece ne yapıyorsunuz?

   Bu ge-ce ne ya-pı-yor-su-nuz?

   What are you doing tonight?

   Usage

   A conversation starter that can lead to making plans for the evening

   Grammar Note

   In Turkish, questions with question words (ne, nerede, kim, etc.) do not need the particle "mi". The word "ne" signals the question.

9. Seninle vakit geçirmek istiyorum

   Se-nin-le va-kit ge-çir-mek is-ti-yo-rum

   I want to spend time with you

   Usage

   Used to express interest in spending time with someone you like

   Grammar Note

   "seninle" is the comitative of "sen" (informal you). "benimle" is from "ben" (I). Comitative is formed with "-le/-la" (vowel harmony).

10. Seni seviyorum

    Se-ni se-vi-yo-rum

    I love you

    Usage

    Used to confess love. Only use with someone close to you.

    Grammar Note

    "seni seviyorum" literally means "I am loving you" (present continuous). Using the continuous tense expresses ongoing emotion. Frequently heard in Turkish films and dramas.

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