Turkish Expression · Intermediate
hayırlı olsun
congratulations / may it bring good
Pronunciation: hai-YUR-luh ol-SUN
Meaning
A culturally natural expression used when someone gets something new or starts a positive life event.
Example
Yeni işin hayırlı olsun!
Congratulations on your new job!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice hayırlı olsun out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Turkish expression.