Turkey: primary language is Turkish — English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere.
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The primary language in Turkey is Turkish.
English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere. Common in Istanbul and tourist resort areas, much less consistent elsewhere — a translation app is handy outside the main cities.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Turkey — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
Yes — an offline translation app is genuinely useful in Turkey, especially outside major tourist areas.