Getting around
Metro
İnecek var.
Stopping here.
You hear this when the doors close or the next stop is called. It is written down too, so a missed word does not end the ride.
How the language is used
Turkish is the language of the bazaar, the mosque courtyard, and the bus.
In this city
- Language
- Turkish
- Also heard
- Mostly Turkish
- A local word
- İskender — One portion of iskender.
- Writing
- the Latin alphabet
What people say
Ordinary lines from this city: the ride, the counter, the food, and the greeting.
Food
Çarşı
Bir porsiyon iskender.
One portion of iskender.
The order is built in short pieces like this one.
The street
Avlu
Kolay gelsin.
May your work go easily.
People keep this line short. It is enough for the moment.
The counter
Sokak
İyi günler.
Good day.
This line is a whole order. You do not need a longer sentence.
The language through the day
Turkish is the public language. From the shop to the table, talk about food happens in Turkish.
Around Hanlar, Heykel, Nilüfer, this is the ordinary sound of the day.
A first day in Bursa can run on four lines: “İnecek var.”, “Bir porsiyon iskender.”, “Kolay gelsin.”, and “İyi günler.”. Each one is already a complete moment.
If you are new here
- Stops, prices, and shop signs are written in the Latin alphabet.
- With strangers and in shops, siz is the polite you. Sen is for friends.
- If a spoken line goes past you, read the screen or the board. In Bursa, the stop and the price are written down.
One local word: İskender. It means One portion of iskender..
Places you can see
- Grand Mosque — A large mosque of many domes in the historic centre.
- Uludağ — A mountain above the city, reached by road from the plain.
- Koza Han — A historic han around a courtyard, long tied to the silk trade.
Food
You try İskender kebab and chestnut sweets the city is known for. You order in Turkish.
Getting around
Buses and a metro move between the old centre and newer districts. You name your stop in Turkish.
Daily life
Among the hans you bargain, order, and ask the way in Turkish.
A few everyday phrases
Turkish
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Merhaba | Hello |
| Teşekkürler | Thank you |
| Günaydın | Good morning |
| Benim adım… | My name is… |
