Turkish phrases for a move
Turkish nüfus phrases
A nüfus desk does not care about your streak. It cares that you can say why you are in the queue and what you brought.
Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- Nüfusa kayıt olmak istiyorum. I want to register as a resident.
- İkamet izni nereden alınır? Where do I get a residence permit?
- Sözleşmeyi getirdim. I brought the contract.
- Hangi belgeler gerekli? What documents do I need?
- Randevu almam gerekiyor mu? Do I need an appointment first?
- Bu formu anlamıyorum. I do not understand this form.
- Daha yavaş tekrar eder misiniz? Could you repeat that more slowly?
- Belgeyi almaya geldim. I am here to collect the certificate.
Tell Lumi you are learning Turkish for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other Turkish first-month situations
- Turkish housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- Turkish doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.
- Turkish neighbours — The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.