Turkish Word of the Day
lütfen
/lüt-FEN/ • adverb / politeness particle — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: please (used to make requests polite)
Examples
- Lütfen kapıyı kapatır mısın?
(Please close the door.) - Bana yardım eder misiniz, lütfen?
(Could you help me, please?) - Lütfen biraz bekleyin.
(Please wait a moment.)
Synonyms
- lütfeder misiniz
- rica eder misiniz
Lütfen is the standard word for 'please' in Turkish and is used in both informal and formal requests. It typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or immediately before the verb to soften commands and questions. The vowel 'ü' is a front rounded sound (like German 'ü').
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