🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Good morning" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Günaydın
"Good morning" in Turkish · say it like goo-nah-dun

The most natural way to say "Good morning" in Turkish is Günaydın. 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

Merhaba
a more general greeting that can be used at any time
Selam
a casual greeting often used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'Günaydın' when you greet someone in the morning. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. It is a polite way to start a conversation early in the day.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Günaydın, nasılsın?Good morning, how are you?
Günaydın, bugün hava çok güzel.Good morning, the weather is very nice today.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'Günaydın' with 'İyi günler', which is used for 'Good day' and not specifically for the morning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Günaydın' used only in the morning?

'Günaydın' is specifically used in the morning, while 'İyi günler' is used throughout the day.

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