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The Little Book of Turkish Wisdom: Proverbs, Funny Idioms, Folk Tales & Life Lessons From Turkiye - Softcover
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For travelers, Turkish learners, and anyone curious about Türkiye
Why do Turks warn that "the devil meddles in a hurried job"? Why is a busybody called "parsley in every dish"? And what on earth are you supposed to say when someone cooks for you, opens their home to you, shares happy news, or is getting over an illness?
The Little Book of Turkish Wisdom answers all of it. It's a cultural companion for your time in Türkiye and for your first steps into the language: the proverbs Turks live by, the odd and funny idioms they use every day, and the folk tales that have made generations laugh, argue, and see things differently.
Every entry gives you the saying in Turkish, pronunciation you can read out loud, the word-for-word translation (usually where the joke is hiding), what it actually means, the moment a Turk would reach for it, and the closest English equivalent when one exists. Not a list of translations. An explanation.
Along the way you'll meet Nasreddin Hoca, the donkey-riding sage who has been making Anatolia laugh for eight centuries, the everyday blessings that have no English equivalent at all, and the stories behind the sayings everyone quotes but few can explain.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
100+ proverbs, funny idioms, everyday blessings, and folk tales Turks still use
Pronunciation written for English speakers, so you can say these out loud and be understood
Literal translations that let you see the humor before you learn the meaning
The exact situation each saying belongs in, so you never use one wrong
Sayings and stories about tea and hospitality, family and neighbors, love and fate, money and work, food, friendship, patience, and the small daily comedy of Turkish life
Phrases you can use on your first day in Istanbul, and much more
You don't need to speak a word of Turkish. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a glass of tea.
A warm gift for travelers heading to Türkiye, for anyone learning Turkish, and for Turkish families far from home.
Some sayings will make you laugh. Others will make you pause. A few will stay with you long after you close the book.
Hoş geldiniz. And iyi okumalar. (Welcome. And happy reading.)
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - For travelers, Turkish learners, and anyone curious about TürkiyeWhy do Turks warn that 'the devil meddles in a hurried job' Why is a busybody called 'parsley in every dish' And what on earth are you supposed to say when someone cooks for you, opens their home to you, shares happy news, or is getting over an illness The Little Book of Turkish Wisdom answers all of it. It's a cultural companion for your time in Türkiye and for your first steps into the language: the proverbs Turks live by, the odd and funny idioms they use every day, and the folk tales that have made generations laugh, argue, and see things differently.Every entry gives you the saying in Turkish, pronunciation you can read out loud, the word-for-word translation (usually where the joke is hiding), what it actually means, the moment a Turk would reach for it, and the closest English equivalent when one exists. Not a list of translations. An explanation.Along the way you'll meet Nasreddin Hoca, the donkey-riding sage who has been making Anatolia laugh for eight centuries, the everyday blessings that have no English equivalent at all, and the stories behind the sayings everyone quotes but few can explain.INSIDE YOU'LL FIND: - 100+ proverbs, funny idioms, everyday blessings, and folk tales Turks still use- Pronunciation written for English speakers, so you can say these out loud and be understood- Literal translations that let you see the humor before you learn the meaning- The exact situation each saying belongs in, so you never use one wrong- Sayings and stories about tea and hospitality, family and neighbors, love and fate, money and work, food, friendship, patience, and the small daily comedy of Turkish life- Phrases you can use on your first day in Istanbul, and much moreYou don't need to speak a word of Turkish. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a glass of tea.A warm gift for travelers heading to Türkiye, for anyone learning Turkish, and for Turkish families far from home.Some sayings will make you laugh. Others will make you pause. A few will stay with you long after you close the book.Hos geldiniz. And iyi okumalar. (Welcome. And happy reading.)Scroll up and click BUY NOW. Seller Inventory # 9798190221213
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For travelers, Turkish learners, and anyone curious about TuerkiyeWhy do Turks warn that "the devil meddles in a hurried job"? Why is a busybody called "parsley in every dish"? And what on earth are you supposed to say when someone cooks for you, opens their home to you, shares happy news, or is getting over an illness?The Little Book of Turkish Wisdom answers all of it. It's a cultural companion for your time in Tuerkiye and for your first steps into the language: the proverbs Turks live by, the odd and funny idioms they use every day, and the folk tales that have made generations laugh, argue, and see things differently.Every entry gives you the saying in Turkish, pronunciation you can read out loud, the word-for-word translation (usually where the joke is hiding), what it actually means, the moment a Turk would reach for it, and the closest English equivalent when one exists. Not a list of translations. An explanation.Along the way you'll meet Nasreddin Hoca, the donkey-riding sage who has been making Anatolia laugh for eight centuries, the everyday blessings that have no English equivalent at all, and the stories behind the sayings everyone quotes but few can explain.INSIDE YOU'LL FIND: 100+ proverbs, funny idioms, everyday blessings, and folk tales Turks still usePronunciation written for English speakers, so you can say these out loud and be understoodLiteral translations that let you see the humor before you learn the meaningThe exact situation each saying belongs in, so you never use one wrongSayings and stories about tea and hospitality, family and neighbors, love and fate, money and work, food, friendship, patience, and the small daily comedy of Turkish lifePhrases you can use on your first day in Istanbul, and much moreYou don't need to speak a word of Turkish. Bring your curiosity, and maybe a glass of tea.A warm gift for travelers heading to Tuerkiye, for anyone learning Turkish, and for Turkish families far from home.Some sayings will make you laugh. Others will make you pause. A few will stay with you long after you close the book.Hos geldiniz. And iyi okumalar. (Welcome. And happy reading.)Scroll up and click BUY NOW. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798190221213
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