Turkish Expression · Native
sözünü kesmeyeyim
I do not mean to interrupt
Pronunciation: suh-ZOO-noo kes-meh-yeh-YEEM
Meaning
A polite phrase used before adding something without interrupting too sharply.
Example
Sözünü kesmeyeyim ama bir not ekleyeyim.
I do not mean to interrupt, but let me add one note.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice sözünü kesmeyeyim 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 native-level Turkish expression.