Last summer, I helped a tourist who was defrauded by someone in Istanbul. Cops were already there when I was passing by. I overheard the woman telling the story in English but the police officers didn’t understand her as she didn’t speak Turkish.
I stepped in – your Turkish wonder woman on duty – and offered help in translating between the police and the tourist. At the end of the story, she was able to get her money back. But what if you are not lucky enough to have me around? Well, in that case, you should know Turkish phrases for emergency situations.
Keep reading to learn how to ask for help in different emergency situations and communicate effectively with the officers in Turkish.
How To Ask For Help In Turkish
There are more than one ways to ask for help in the Turkish language. Some sound polite while others sound urgent. If you face an urgent and critical situation, please keep politeness aside and shout for help: İMDAT!
- İmdat! – Help!
- Yardım! – Help!
- Yardım et! – Help me!
- Yardım edin! – Help me!
- Yardıma ihtiyacım var. (Formal) – I need help.
- Yardım edebilir misiniz? (Formal) – Could you help me?
- Lütfen yardım edin. (Formal) – Please help me.
Protip – Learn to say the local word for ‘where’. Nerede means where in Turkish. This question word will help you greatly in an emergency situation when you need to see a doctor or police, call for an ambulance or other emergency services.
Common Turkish Phrases For Emergency
What Is The Emergency Number In Turkey?
Similar to the United States, there is one nation-wide common number for reporting an emergency in Turkey. And it is 112. Just call 1-1-2 and they will direct you to the local police station, hospital, or fire station to help you as soon as possible. They have English-speaking officers so you shouldn’t have a problem with the language. However, it is always a good idea to equip yourself with few handy phrases in the local language.
Phrases To Talk To The Doctor
The phrases provided in the table below can help you navigate your way through a maze of hospital and emergency services. You can even explain your health issue using the phrases below.
Phrases To Talk To The Police
It’s always a relief to see the Turkish police who are always ready to help! You can report a crime or ask for help by using the Turkish phrases given below.
Phrases To Talk To The Firefighter
Recently, there have been a lot of forest fires in the coastal cities of the country. If you happen to see a fire starting in a building or catch someone setting fire to a green field, call 112 and ask them to send firefighters.
Phrases To Talk To The Receptionist At The Hotel
A lot of emergencies happen at the hotels too. You can talk about your problem to the room service or directly to the receptionist by using the phrases below.
Stay Safe During Your Trip!
Turkey is a sight for sore eyes with its natural and cultural beauties. However, as a tourist, you should always be careful when in a foreign country. There are people with bad intentions as well as people who are polite and hospitable towards tourists. If you happen to have an emergency situation – God forbid – you now know how to ask for help in the Turkish language!
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