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20 Turkish words for asking directions

20 Turkish words worth knowing, picked from the topics Politeness and small talk, Town and public places, Connectors and prepositions and translated into English.

Directions 20 words

TurkishEnglish
affedersinizexcuse me
-ebilir misinizcould you
yol sormakto ask the way
sokakstreet
meydansquareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town
kavşakcrossroads
trafik ışığıtraffic light
dönel kavşakroundabout
karşıya geçmekto cross
yanındanext to
karşısındaopposite
yakınındanear
uzağındafar from
kadaruntilPreposition, followed by a noun
önündein front ofPosition in space, ahead of
arkasındabehind
şehir merkezicity centre
tren istasyonutrain station
otobüs durağıbus stop
çok teşekkürlerthank you very much

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