hoşça kal /hɔʃtʃˈakˈaɫ/ · interjection · CEFR A0. Turkish translation of "goodbye".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: hoşça kal
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: goodbye
  • IPA: /hɔʃtʃˈakˈaɫ/
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: interjection
  • Image:Photo of hoşça kal (Turkish)

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Example Sentences

  • Hoşça kal anne, okula gidiyorum. English: Goodbye, Mom, I'm going to school.
  • Arkadaşıma hoşça kal diyorum. English: I say goodbye to my friend.
  • Hoşça kal! Yarın görüşürüz. English: Goodbye! See you tomorrow.

When and How to Use "hoşça kal"

Use "hoşça kal" when you want to talk about "goodbye" in Turkish. It functions as "interjection". Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Turkish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hoşça kal" mean in Turkish?

"hoşça kal" is the Turkish word for "goodbye".

What CEFR level is "hoşça kal"?

"hoşça kal" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "hoşça kal"?

"hoşça kal" is tagged as a interjection in SmartWords.

Can you show "hoşça kal" in a sentence?

Hoşça kal anne, okula gidiyorum.

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