Collins Turkish Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition ebook

292 Pages·2016·2.901 MB·English

by  Collins Dictionaries

Copyright
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Fourth Edition 2016
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Editor
Holly Tarbet
Contributors
Ayca Rodop
Gül Ülgen Greenslade
David White
For the Publisher
Gerry Breslin
Janice McNeillie
Helen Newstead
Using your phrasebook
Whether you’re on holiday or on business, your Collins Gem Phrasebook
and Dictionary is designed to help you locate the exact phrase you need,
when you need it. You’ll also gain the confidence to go beyond what is in
the book, as you can adapt the phrases by using the dictionary section to
substitute your own words.
The Gem Phrasebook and Dictionary includes:
• Over 60 topics arranged thematically, so that you can easily find an
expression to suit the situation
• Simple pronunciation which accompanies each word and phrase, to
make sure you are understood when speaking aloud
• Tips to safeguard against any cultural faux pas, providing the essential
dos and don’ts of local customs or etiquette
• A basic grammar section which will help you to build on your phrases
• FACE TO FACE dialogue sections to give you a flavour of what to
expect from a real conversation
• A handy map of the country which shows the major cities and how to
pronounce them
• YOU MAY HEAR sections for common announcements and
messages, so that you don’t miss important information when out and
about
• A user-friendly 3000 word dictionary to ensure you’ll never be stuck
for something to say
• A short chapter of LIFELINE phrases for quick reference. These basic
words and phrases will be essential to your time abroad
Before you jet off, it’s worth spending time looking through the topics to
see what is covered and becoming familiar with pronunciation.
Contents
Copyright
Acknowledgements
Using your phrasebook
Pronouncing Turkish
Top ten tips
Talking to people
Hello/goodbye, yes/no
Key phrases
Signs and notices
Polite expressions
Celebrations
Making friends
Work
Weather
Getting around
Asking the way
Bus and coach
Metro
Train
Taxi
Boat and ferry
Air travel
Customs control
Car hire
Driving and petrol
Breakdown
Car parts
Road signs
Staying somewhere
Hotel (booking)
Hotel desk
Camping
Self-catering
Shopping
Shopping phrases
Shops
Food (general)
Food (fruit and veg)
Clothes
Clothes (articles)
Maps and guides
Post office
Technology
Leisure
Sightseeing and tourist office
Entertainment
Nightlife
Out and about
Music
Mosque
Sport
Turkish baths
Communications
Telephone and mobile
Text messaging
E-mail
Internet
Practicalities
Money
Paying
Luggage
Laundry
Complaints
Problems
Emergencies
Health
Pharmacy
Body
Doctor
Dentist
Eating out
Eating places
In a bar/café
Reading the menu
In a restaurant
Dietary requirements
Wines and spirits
Menu reader
Reference
Alphabet
Measurements and quantities
Numbers
Days and months
Time