The official language of North Cyprus is Turkish. Although the local Cypriots have their own dialect, English is also widely spoken. If you wish to try and fit with the locals and be polite, then you can take Turkish language lessons to help you grasp the basics. There are people who will teach you either professionally with reading writing and speech or a local person that will be able to teach you how to speak without formal schooling. Landmark Estates gives you a few pointers to get you started.
Merhaba – Hello
Selâm / Merhabā -Hi (merhabā is more common)
Iyi günler – Good day
Iyi akşamlar – Good evening
Iyi Geceler – Good night
Lütfen – Please
Teşekkür ederim / Sağol – Thank you
Görüşürüz! – See you!
Nasılsınız – How are you?
Iyiyim – I am fine
Memnum Oldum – Nice to meet you
Evet – Yes
Hayir – No
Yok – No
Numbers
Sıfır 0
Bir 1
Iki 2
Üç 3
Dört 4
Beş 5
Altı 6
Yedi 7
Sekiz 8
Dokuz 9
On 10
Carrying on in all numbers
On bir 11
On iki 12
On Üç 13
On dört 14
Yermi 20
Otuz 30
Kırk 40
Elli 50
Altmış 60
Yetmiş 70
Seksen 80
Doksan 90
Yüz 100
Bin 1000
