How do you say "my name is" in Turkish?

You say Benim adım... or simply Adım... followed by your name — for example, Adım Sarah ("My name is Sarah"). You can also use İsmim... with the same meaning. There's no word for "is"; Turkish bundles it into the possessive ending -ım/-im.

What does "Memnun oldum" mean?

Memnun oldum means "Nice to meet you," literally "I became pleased." It's the standard phrase used after exchanging names. If someone says it to you first, reply with Ben de memnun oldum ("Nice to meet you too").

What's the difference between "siz" and "sen" in Turkish?

Siz is the polite/formal "you" — used with strangers, elders, officials, and in business. Sen is the casual/familiar "you" — used with friends, peers, and children. The verb and possessive endings change accordingly: Adınız ne? (polite) vs. Adın ne? (casual). When unsure, start with siz.

How do I say where I'm from in Turkish?

Use the -lı/-li/-lu/-lü suffix plus a personal ending for nationality (Amerikalıyım = "I'm American," İstanbulluyum = "I'm from Istanbul"), or the ablative -dan/-den with geldim for "I came from" (Londra'dan geldim = "I came from London"). To ask, say Nerelisiniz? (polite) or Nerelisin? (casual).

Is it rude to ask someone's age in Turkish?

Among peers and friends it's completely normal — Kaç yaşındasın? is common small talk. With older strangers or in formal settings, it's more polite to skip it, just as in English. If you do ask, use the polite form Kaç yaşındasınız?

How to Introduce Yourself in Turkish (With Dialogues)

Learn how to introduce yourself in Turkish with real phrases, two full sample dialogues, and pronunciation tips. Master how to say "my name is" in Turkish, tell people where you're from, give your job and age, and choose between the formal "siz" and casual "sen" — everything a beginner needs for a confident, natural first conversation.

The first thing anyone asks when you start speaking a new language is "What's your name?" — so knowing how to introduce yourself in Turkish is the single most useful skill you can pick up on day one. By the time you finish this guide, you'll be able to say your name, where you're from, what you do, your age, and which languages you speak, then close it all warmly with Memnun oldum ("Nice to meet you"). We'll build everything around real, idiomatic Turkish — correct vowel harmony and all — with a phrase table you can memorize, two complete sample dialogues (one polite, one casual), and pronunciation notes so you actually sound natural. Let's get you talking. The Two Ways to Say "My Name Is" in Turkish There are two completely natural ways to say my name is in Turkish, and you'll hear both c…