🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Evet ve hayır
"Yes and no" in Turkish · say it like eh-vet veh hah-yuhr

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Turkish is Evet ve hayır. 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

Hem evet hem hayır
used to emphasize both sides of an argument
Evet ama hayır
used when you agree with a condition but disagree with the overall idea

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express mixed feelings about a topic. It's common in discussions where both agreement and disagreement are present. It can also be used humorously to indicate indecision.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Bu film güzel ama sıkıcıydı, evet ve hayır.This movie was beautiful but boring, yes and no.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with just saying 'evet' or 'hayır', missing the nuance of both agreement and disagreement.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Evet ve hayır, 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.

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