🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Mutlu Yıllar
"Happy New Year" in Turkish · say it like moot-loo yil-lar

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Turkish is Mutlu Yıllar. 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

Yeni Yılınız Kutlu Olsun
More formal, often used in written greetings.

When to use it

You can use 'Mutlu Yıllar' when wishing someone a happy new year, typically around New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. It's a friendly and warm greeting among friends and family. For more formal occasions, you might choose 'Yeni Yılınız Kutlu Olsun'.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Yeni yılınız kutlu olsun!Happy New Year!
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the plural form 'Yıllar' instead of the singular 'Yıl'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When is it appropriate to say 'Mutlu Yıllar'?

It's appropriate to say it during the New Year celebrations or in the days leading up to it.

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