🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Bless you" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Çok yaşa
"Bless you" in Turkish · say it like chok yah-shah

The most natural way to say "Bless you" in Turkish is Çok yaşa. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Sağlık olsun
More formal, often used in written contexts.
Bismillah
Used in some regions, often in a religious context.

When to use it

You say this phrase when someone sneezes to wish them good health. It is a common and polite response in Turkey. You can use it in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Ahmet hapşırdı, ben de 'Çok yaşa' dedim.Ahmet sneezed, and I said 'Bless you.'
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'teşekkür ederim' which means 'thank you'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Çok yaşa, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Turkish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Why do people say 'Çok yaşa'?

It is a traditional response to sneezing, wishing the person good health.

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