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The word sağol has many different meanings than just thank you, what are they?
1.       Roswitha
4132 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 09:52 pm

Like to know.

2.       lady in red
6947 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 10:03 pm

Quoting Roswitha:

Like to know.



Does it??? Well, so would I then

3.       Roswitha
4132 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 10:21 pm

Lady in red: I believe that"Sagol" is also used when one wants to turn something down or refuse to buy something from a vendor. Wish we would get some insights of our friends here!

4.       lady in red
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 27 Mar 2008 Thu 10:38 pm

Quoting Roswitha:

Lady in red: I believe that"Sagol" is also used when one wants to turn something down or refuse to buy something from a vendor. Wish we would get some insights of our friends here!



Oh yes I know that one - but you say 'Sağ ol (or sağ olun), teşekkurler' meaning 'thanks but no thanks' - it's a polite way of refusing something'. 'Teşekkurler' usually means 'no thanks' as well - so if you are offered something you want remember not to say that!

5.       Roswitha
4132 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 10:57 pm

and what do you also reply with Sagol when somebody insists or bothers you trying to sell you something?

6.       lady in red
6947 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 11:10 pm

Quoting Roswitha:

and what do you also reply with Sagol when somebody insists or bothers you trying to sell you something?



Me personally? I usually say something like 'Beğenmedım' or 'param yok'. I can't say that I have ever been that pestered to buy anything - maybe I look poor!!

7.       deli
5904 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 11:15 pm

rahatsiz etme

8.       Roswitha
4132 posts
 27 Mar 2008 Thu 11:17 pm

Looking poor,ha, ha, ha. Best way to travel is to look inconspicuous, in humble, casual clothes. I am a nature girl anyhow.

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