Family is very important in Turkish culture, and extended family bonds are strong.
Turkish has specific words for each family relationship, similar to many other non-European languages.
In this lesson, you will learn to talk about your family and describe relationships.
In Turkey, elders are shown great respect. You greet older relatives by kissing their hand and touching it to your forehead. The words 'abi' (older brother) and 'abla' (older sister) are also used for non-relatives as a sign of respect.