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Useful phrases for real-life communication.

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a long time

uzun zaman, uzun süre

A1

A lengthy period of time.

  • I haven't seen her in a long time.
  • It's been a long time.
Everyday Life

a lot of

bir sürü, çok

A1

A large amount or number.

  • I have a lot of homework.
  • There are a lot of people here.
General

all the time

her zaman, sürekli

A1

Continuously or very often; on every occasion.

  • He complains all the time.
  • It rains here all the time.
General

can you

yapabiliyor musun, yapabilir misin

A1

Used to ask if someone is able to do something.

  • Can you hear me at the back of the room?
  • Can you speak any other languages?
Everyday Life

feel happy

mutlu hissetmek

A1

To experience the emotion of happiness; to be in a state of joy or contentment.

  • I feel happy today.
  • Music makes me feel happy.
Emotions

feel sad

üzgün hissetmek

A1

To experience the emotion of sadness; to be unhappy or sorrowful.

  • She felt sad after the news.
  • Why do you feel sad?
Emotions

get up

yataktan kalkmak, ayağa kalkmak

A1

To rise from your bed in the morning.

  • I get up at 7 every morning.
  • What time do you usually get up on Sundays?
Everyday Life

go to school

okula gitmek

A1

To attend school to study or learn.

  • Kids go to school at 8.
  • I went to school in Istanbul.
Everyday Life

how are you

nasılsın

A1

A common greeting used to ask about someone's well-being.

  • Hello, how are you today?
  • How are you feeling after the surgery?
Everyday Life

listen to

dinlemek, kulak vermek

A1

To pay attention to sounds or speech with your ears.

  • I listen to music while studying.
  • She likes to listen to the radio in the car.
Everyday Life