teekkürler

Teşekkürler is a Turkish expression meaning thanks or thank you. It is the plural form of the noun teşekkür and is used as a brief, informal way to express gratitude. It can stand alone or be added at the end of a sentence or message.

Etymology and form: The word teşekkü r traces back to the verb teşekkür etmek, “to express gratitude.” The root is related to gratitude in many languages, drawing on Arabic shukr or Persian tashakkur, adapted into Ottoman and modern Turkish. The standard written form in Turkish uses the diacritic characters ş and ü, as in teşekkürler.

Usage and formality: Teşekkürler is common in everyday speech among friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. It conveys appreciation without specifying the social degree of formality. For more formal situations or greater emphasis, speakers usually say teşekkür ederim, meaning “I thank you” or “thank you,” sometimes followed by çok teşekkür ederim for “thank you very much.” In response to thanks, common replies include rica ederim or bir şey değil.

Variants and orthography: In informal or online contexts, people may encounter ASCII renderings such as tesekkurler, where Turkish diacritics are omitted. The meaning remains the same, but standard Turkish orthography uses teşekkürler. Other related phrases include çok teşekkür ederim (thank you very much) or teşekkür ederim (thank you) in more formal or polite interactions.

Cultural notes: Expressing gratitude is a routine part of Turkish etiquette. Teşekkürler functions as a versatile, everyday closing or acknowledgment, appropriate in customer service, casual conversations, and written communication alike.