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Phrases & Expressions

Useful phrases for real-life communication.

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have a clue

haberi olmak, fikri olmak

A2

To know or understand something, even a little.

  • I don't have a clue what you are talking about.
  • Do you have a clue where the keys are?
Expression

how are things

işler nasıl

A2

A casual greeting, asking about someone's general situation or life.

  • How are things at home?
  • How are things going?
Social

how exciting

ne heyecan verici, ne heyecanlı

A2

Used to show you feel excited about something.

  • You're moving to Japan next month? How exciting!
  • A new job? How exciting!
Emotions

how interesting

ne ilginç

A2

Used to show you find something interesting or surprising.

  • How interesting!
  • How interesting — tell me more.
Everyday Life

how is it going

nasıl gidiyor

A2

A casual greeting, asking about someone's current situation or progress.

  • Hey, how is it going?
  • How is it going at work?
Expression

how lovely

ne kadar güzel, ne hoş

A2

Used to express strong pleasure or admiration for something beautiful or pleasing.

  • How lovely!
  • How lovely to see you!
Expression

How was your weekend

hafta sonun nasıldı, hafta sonun nasıl geçti

A2

A common, friendly question to ask someone about their recent weekend.

  • How was your weekend?
  • Did you do anything fun? How was your weekend?
Everyday Life

I believe

bence, kanımca

A2

Used to give your opinion or to say that you think something is true.

  • I believe we can finish this today.
  • I believe she is the best candidate.
Social

I don't think so

sanmıyorum, pek sanmıyorum

A2

Used to say that you think something is untrue or unlikely.

  • Will it rain tomorrow? I don't think so.
  • Can we finish this today? I don't think so.
Social

I'd say

bence, bana kalırsa

A2

Used to give your opinion or make an estimate.

  • I'd say we should leave now.
  • I'd say it's about five miles away.
Social