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Questions & Answers about Teşekkürler! Rica ederim.
Why does Teşekkürler have the plural suffix -ler at the end?
Just like in English, we can say "thanks" in the plural! Teşekkür means "gratitude" or "a thank you", so adding the plural suffix -ler makes it literally mean "gratitudes" or "thanks".
Is there a difference between Teşekkürler and Teşekkür ederim?
Yes! Teşekkürler is a bit more casual, just like saying "Thanks!" in English. Teşekkür ederim translates to "I thank you" and is a bit more formal and polite, though both are extremely common every day.
What does Rica ederim literally translate to?
It literally translates to "I request". Rica means "request", and ederim means "I do". It is the standard, polite way to say "You're welcome", similar to the English idea of "I request that you don't mention it".
Why is the word ederim used in this phrase?
Ederim comes from the verb etmek, which means "to do" or "to make". In Turkish, many nouns (like rica or teşekkür) are combined with etmek to turn them into action verbs. So rica ederim essentially means "I do a request".