Turkish · Greetings & Phrases
İyi akşamlar
Good evening
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A greeting used in the evening.
Example
İyi akşamlar, nasılsınız?
Good evening, how are you?
Etymology
'İyi akşamlar' means 'good evening' with 'iyi' (good) and 'akşamlar' (evenings). This phrase developed in a similar manner to greetings in many languages that wish the listener a pleasant evening.
How & Where It’s Used
İyi akşamlar is commonly used in the evening, suitable for both formal and informal situations in spoken and written forms. It is widely understood across Turkey.