NOTES:
These Turkish words express negation or rejection but vary in context and tone:
Hayır – A formal, polite or just a simple “no,” used in most contexts.
Example: Hayır, kabul etmiyorum. (No, I don’t accept it.)
Yok – A casual “no” or “there isn’t/aren’t,” used in daily speech.
Example: Çay var mı? Yok. (Is there tea? No.)
Yo – A softer, less formal version of “yok,” often showing slight surprise or disagreement.
Example: Geliyor musun? Yo, gelmiyorum. (Are you coming? No, I’m not.)
I ıh – A very casual “nope,” conveying informality or reluctance.
Example: Bir şeyler emek istiyor musun? I ıh. (Do you want to eat something? Nope.)
Cık – Transcribed version of a dismissive or quick “no,” often accompanied by a head shake.
Example: Bu doğru mu? Cık. (Is this true? Nope.)
Note that Turkish “cık” sounds just like English “tsk” (pronounced as a clicking or sucking sound made with the tongue) which expresses disapproval, annoyance, or mild scolding. Although Turkish “cık” usually means a casual “no”, similar to English repeated version of it might sound like disapproval or annoyance in some contexts. Example: Şu haline bak, cık cık cık, üstün başın berbat. (Look at yourself, tsk tsk tsk, you’re a mess from head to toe.)
Don’t forget to imitate the actors from the scenes for fun and pronunciation:)