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Questions & Answers about Teşekkürler! Hoşça kal!
Why does Teşekkürler end in -ler?
The -ler suffix makes the word plural. Teşekkür means gratitude or a thank you, so teşekkürler literally means thanks. It is a very common alternative to teşekkür ederim.
What does hoşça kal literally mean?
It literally translates to stay pleasantly. Hoşça means pleasantly or nicely, and kal is the command form of the verb kalmak (to stay).
Do both people say hoşça kal when parting?
No, Turkish has specific greetings depending on who is leaving! You only say hoşça kal if you are the one leaving (telling the other person to stay). The person who is staying behind replies with güle güle.
Is hoşça kal used for all situations?
This specific form is casual and used when speaking to one person. If you are speaking to a group of people, or to someone you need to be formal with, you should use the formal version: hoşça kalın.