{"id":24630,"date":"2026-05-24T09:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T06:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/?p=24630"},"modified":"2026-05-24T10:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T07:00:22","slug":"words-foreigners-love-in-turkish-and-their-journey-to-learning-the-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/tr\/words-foreigners-love-in-turkish-and-their-journey-to-learning-the-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Words Foreigners Love in Turkish and Their Journey to Learning the Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24630\" class=\"elementor elementor-24630\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50662e07 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"50662e07\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a767d2b sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"2a767d2b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb950b6 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6eb950b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">In recent years, the number of foreigners <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">learning Turkish<\/b> has been growing rapidly. Students, workers, travellers and people interested in different cultures who come to Turkey place great importance on <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"204\">learning Turkish<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Thanks to the internet in particular, online Turkish language learning has become much more accessible. People from all over the world can now take Turkish lessons, watch Turkish TV series, listen to Turkish music and practise their Turkish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">During this process, many foreigners discover not only the grammar rules but also the feel and melody of the Turkish language. Certain Turkish words, in particular, capture the attention of foreigners. <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"202\">This is because these words not only sound pleasant to the ear but also carry deep meanings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">The Emotional Side of Learning Turkish<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">One of the words foreigners love most in Turkish is \u2018huzur\u2019. Many people realise that this word does not simply mean \u2018silence\u2019. Huzur describes the sense of calm one feels within oneself.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Students <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">learning Turkish<\/b>, in particular, find the pronunciation of this word soft and evocative. During the process of <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"120\">learning Turkish<\/b>, people sometimes struggle, trying to memorise new words and encountering different grammar rules. However, words like \u201chuzur\u201d help them understand the emotional side of the Turkish language.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e3676d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"9e3676d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-416c48c sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"416c48c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da9cc9 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5da9cc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-1024x559.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24632\" alt=\"A happy foreigner enjoying traditional tea and a beautiful view while learning Turkish.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-1536x838.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-2048x1117.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-370x202.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-840x458.webp 840w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-410x224.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Learning_Turkish_with_tea-600x327.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-661a9b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"661a9b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18a81dc sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"18a81dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3a773 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3a773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">Everyday Words and Cultural Expressions<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Another popular word is \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/tr\/turkish-tea-culture-more-than-just-a-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00e7ay<\/a>\u2019. As tea plays a major role in social life in Turkey, foreigners pick up this word very early on. Someone <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">learning Turkish<\/b> usually learns the phrase \u201cCan I have a cup of tea?\u201d within the first few weeks.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">This is because tea is at the heart of Turkish culture. People drink tea constantly in various daily situations:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Meeting friends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Visiting family<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">At work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Consequently, \u201c\u00e7ay\u201d is one of the words foreigners use most frequently when practising Turkish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Another word that foreigners love in Turkish is \u201ca\u015fk\u201d (love). Thanks to Turkish TV series and songs, this word is known in many parts of the world. Students taking online Turkish lessons, in particular, quickly pick up words through the emotional dialogue in Turkish series, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\">\u201ca\u015fk\u201d (love)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\">\u201c\u00f6zlemek\u201d (to miss)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\">\u201ckalp\u201d (heart)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\">\u201csevgi\u201d (love)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Many students who believe Turkish has a romantic tone improve their Turkish practice by listening to love-themed songs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"18\">Key Phrases Encountered When Learning Turkish<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">One of the key phrases that catches the attention of foreigners <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">learning Turkish<\/b> is \u201ckolay gelsin\u201d. This is because there is no exact equivalent of this phrase in many languages.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">In Turkey, when people say \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/UHpXVbA5Lbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kolay gelsin<\/a>\u201d to someone at work, they are actually conveying their best wishes. <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">Foreigners find this cultural detail particularly charming.<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">Whilst <b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"7\">learning Turkish<\/b>, students learn not only the vocabulary but also the everyday behaviours of Turkish people. Particularly in online Turkish language courses, teachers explain such expressions to help students use the language more naturally.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"22\">Expressions of Courtesy and Nature<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">The phrase \u201cEllerine sa\u011fl\u0131k\u201d is another expression much loved by foreigners. This is because it acknowledges not just the meal prepared, but also the effort put into it. Expressions of courtesy in Turkish culture encourage foreigners to take a greater interest in the Turkish language.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">Many students try to use these expressions whilst practising Turkish and receive positive feedback from their Turkish friends.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Some foreigners, however, find nature-related words in Turkish particularly evocative. For example, the following words sound poetic to the ear:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"26\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\">\u201cya\u011fmur\u201d (rain)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\">\u201cdeniz\u201d (sea)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\">\u201cg\u00f6ky\u00fcz\u00fc\u201d (sky)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0\">\u201cr\u00fczgar\u201d (wind)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Students <b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">learning Turkish<\/b> often begin to take an interest in Turkish poetry and song lyrics. This is because nature-related words in Turkish carry an emotional tone.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">In particular, during online Turkish lessons, teachers sometimes use songs and short poems. <b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"92\">This method not only helps students expand their vocabulary but also aids them in understanding the rhythm of the Turkish language.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91d9c02 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91d9c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-1024x559.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24633\" alt=\"Diverse international students practicing speaking in a Turkish language conversation club.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-1536x838.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-2048x1117.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-370x202.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-840x458.webp 840w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-410x224.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.turkishwithipek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/students-practicing-speaking-600x327.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2cccf7 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2cccf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">Pronunciation and Practice in Learning Turkish<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">Pronunciation is also a key aspect of the process of <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">learning Turkish<\/b>. Foreigners find the letters \u2018\u015f\u2019, \u2018\u00e7\u2019, \u2018\u011f\u2019 and \u2018\u0131\u2019 particularly interesting. At first, these sounds can be difficult to pronounce.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">However, students who practise Turkish regularly get used to these letters over time. Thanks in particular to online Turkish conversation clubs, students find more opportunities to speak. Although many foreigners are initially afraid of making mistakes when speaking Turkish, they feel more at ease over time.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"33\">One of the things foreigners appreciate most when <b data-path-to-node=\"33\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">learning Turkish<\/b> is the helpful nature of Turkish people. Many students who come to Turkey say that people support their efforts to speak Turkish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\">When a foreigner tries to speak Turkish in a shop or caf\u00e9, people usually listen patiently and offer help. This boosts students\u2019 motivation. <b data-path-to-node=\"34\" data-index-in-node=\"141\">Because one of the most important aspects of language learning is self-confidence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"35\">The Role of Media in Language Learning<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">Social media, in particular, has significantly transformed the process of <b data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">learning Turkish<\/b> online. In the past, people used to study solely from books. Now, however, learning Turkish has become easier thanks to:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\">YouTube videos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\">Podcasts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\">Conversation apps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,3,0\">Live lessons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">Many foreigners follow Turkish content on Instagram and TikTok. Through short daily videos, people learn new words and practise their Turkish. Furthermore, some students improve their writing skills by keeping a diary in Turkish or writing comments in Turkish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\">Turkish TV series also play a major role in the process of <b data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">learning Turkish<\/b>. Romantic and historical series, in particular, attract the interest of foreigners. Thanks to these series, people not only learn new words but also get to know Turkish culture.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\">Basic phrases such as \u201cMerhaba\u201d, \u201cnas\u0131ls\u0131n\u201d and \u201cte\u015fekk\u00fcr ederim\u201d are learnt by most students through these series. Students then build on this knowledge by taking online Turkish lessons.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"41\">The Logical Structure and Cultural Gateway<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42\">Foreign students sometimes say that Turkish is a logical language. This is because words in Turkish change in a regular pattern with suffixes. Although long words may seem complex at first, the system becomes understandable over time.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"43\">Students who are patient during the Turkish learning process generally make rapid progress. Regular Turkish practice becomes very important here. <b data-path-to-node=\"43\" data-index-in-node=\"146\">Because the most effective way to learn a language is to use it actively.<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"44\">For many foreigners, Turkish is not merely a new language, but also a gateway to a new world. The desire to learn Turkish is fueled by various cultural elements:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"45\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45,0,0\">Turkish cuisine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45,1,0\">Traditional and modern music<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45,2,0\">Popular TV series<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45,3,0\">Vibrant cities and friendly people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">In particular, words such as \u201csamimiyet\u201d (sincerity), \u201cmisafirperverlik\u201d (hospitality) and \u201cdostluk\u201d (friendship) capture students\u2019 interest as they reflect Turkish culture. These words do not merely convey a dictionary definition; they also describe a way of life.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48\">In conclusion, the words that foreigners love in Turkish are not merely those that sound pleasant to the ear. These words also reflect Turkish culture, emotions and everyday life.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"49\">People <b data-path-to-node=\"49\" data-index-in-node=\"7\">learning Turkish<\/b> are getting to know the language more closely through online Turkish lessons, videos, TV series and conversation groups. Students who practise Turkish regularly do not just learn vocabulary over time; they also begin to think in Turkish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"50\"><b data-path-to-node=\"50\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">This is why Turkish is seen by many foreigners as a language that is difficult to learn, yet at the same time very beautiful and impressive.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, the number of foreigners learning Turkish has been growing rapidly. 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