Turkish for Kids
How to Say "Sorry" in Turkish
Apologizing in someone's language shows that you care about their feelings.
In Turkish (Türkçe)
Özür dilerim
Pronounced: uh-ZUR dee-leh-RIM
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "Özür dilerim" the next time you meet someone who speaks Turkish.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Turkish cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
Want to learn 50+ more Turkish phrases?
Join 12,000+ families exploring Turkish with MaiMai — free games, songs, and downloadable activities for kids ages 3 to 18.