terbiyesiz

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What does terbiyesiz mean? terbiyesiz is a Turkish mild that translates to “ill-mannered / rude” in English.

without manners/upbringing

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"ill-mannered / rude"

Calling someone rude or ill-mannered.

Terbiyesiz çocuk! (Ill-mannered child!)

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Attacks upbringing, which reflects on the family. Milder but still pointed.

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