jhannah Posted June 15, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2004 For those who have been there -- or otherwise know -- how do you pronounce the name of this Turkish port city? A) Koo-sah-DAH-see B) Koo-SAH-duh-see B) Some other way Thanks. 'Vegas Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted June 15, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Carefully? I think it's "A". ??? -------------------------- '05-Golden Princess, West. European Capitals, '04-2 wk. land cruise to Wash. State, '04-Monarch of the Seas, '04-Coral Princess, '03-Monarch of the Seas, '02-Ecstasy, '02-Adventure of the Seas, '01-Radiance of the Seas, '01-Grand Princess, '00-Grand Princess, '99-Viking Serenade, '98-Elation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 15, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Its a great question and the answer is A and B (I am serious). The last time we were in this port (our 3rd visit) this question came up on the ship. The cruise director, who was British, pronounced it "B." The American tour desk manager pronunced it "A." I asked a couple of Turks ashore, and they both told me either "A" or "B". Go figure! I think if you ask enough locals, you will get other answers. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flick Posted June 15, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2004 The last time we were there it was pronounced: KOOSE a da see which really threw us for a loop! Rick,24 cruises and counting! Next cruise- #25-Riverboat cruise from Amsterdam to Vienna in July '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekay Posted June 16, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2004 To add to the confusion....I've heard it's "KOOSHA DAH SEE" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted June 16, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Well ... a lot of help you all are! Seriously, thanks for your input. I guess it can be whatever you want it to be, huh? If the natives say it different ways, I suppose it doesn't matter. Thanks again. 'Vegas Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltaJoe Posted June 16, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> The last time we were in this port (our 3rd visit) this question came up on the ship. The cruise director, who was British, pronounced it "B." The American tour desk manager pronunced it "A." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Pronounce it "A". The Brits don't know how to speak English! Pacific Princess Oct. '95 Explorer of the Seas Nov. '03 See the Explorer Pics: http://community.webshots.com/user/altajoe Nordic Empress (Empress of the Seas) April '05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted June 16, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2004 AltaJoe! LOLOL -------------------------- '05-Golden Princess, West. European Capitals, '04-2 wk. land cruise to Wash. State, '04-Monarch of the Seas, '04-Coral Princess, '03-Monarch of the Seas, '02-Ecstasy, '02-Adventure of the Seas, '01-Radiance of the Seas, '01-Grand Princess, '00-Grand Princess, '99-Viking Serenade, '98-Elation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunmail Posted June 16, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by suekay: To add to the confusion....I've heard it's "KOOSHA DAH SEE" !!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> We were just there on the Star Princess a couple of weeks ago. We it pronounced suekay's way the most. No matter how you say it, it's a great place and the people were fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted June 16, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I've asked the folks at Kusadasi Online for the correct pronunciation. If you're up to figuring it out for yourself, they have a guide to pronouncing Turkish, along with basic useful phrases, on their web site at http://www.******************/essentials/lessons.htm. Vegas Jim, can I expect you to be able to speak the language fluently by the time we dock there on the Prinsendam? --Cactuslady Prinsendam 9/20/04 soon! Statendam 2003 Ryndam 2002 Veendam 2002 Maasdam 2001 Dana 24 sailboat 1989-1999 [This message was edited by cactuslady on 06-16-04 at 02:16 PM.] [This message was edited by cactuslady on 06-16-04 at 02:18 PM.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Andrews Posted June 16, 2004 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Take a few shots of RAKI and it will definately improve your Turkish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted June 16, 2004 #12 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Replace the asterisks in my last post with Kusadasionline, followed by the usual ".com". Don't know why this board refuses to show it to you. --Cactuslady Prinsendam 9/20/04 soon! Statendam 2003 Ryndam 2002 Veendam 2002 Maasdam 2001 Dana 24 sailboat 1989-1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 16, 2004 #13 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I think Mike Andrews has the correct solution! Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted June 16, 2004 #14 Share Posted June 16, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike Andrews: Take a few shots of RAKI and it will definately improve your Turkish.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm sure the Turkish say that about English when they come to Pennsylvania on vacation. --Cactuslady Prinsendam 9/20/04 soon! Statendam 2003 Ryndam 2002 Veendam 2002 Maasdam 2001 Dana 24 sailboat 1989-1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted June 16, 2004 #15 Share Posted June 16, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by suekay: To add to the confusion....I've heard it's "KOOSHA DAH SEE" !!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> This is how the locals told me it was pronounced when I asked when we were there.. Next stop: Buenos Aires to Rio Oceania - "Insignia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted June 16, 2004 Author #16 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Cactuslady ... I'm not sure about speaking Turkish by the end of September. However, I really like to talk turkey. Does that count? 'Vegas Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 16, 2004 #17 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Cactuslady,,, trust me that the folks here in Central PA also talk Turkey (wish I had thought of that one first) Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted June 17, 2004 #18 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Well. The folks at Kusadasi Online say: "Something like Kooshadasi." I'm sure we'll all get by. By the way, it occurred to me that perhaps I should have referred to the people of Turkey as Turks instead of Turkish. I hope that's not a mortal sin akin to referring to a Scotsman as being Scotch instead of Scottish. Selemat malaam, folks. (That's a rough pronunciation of "good evening" in Indonesian, which greatly impresses the dining room staff when said by a Holland America Line passenger at dinner, which, with any luck, will be lobster instead of turkey.) --Cactuslady Prinsendam 9/20/04 soon! Statendam 2003 Ryndam 2002 Veendam 2002 Maasdam 2001 Dana 24 sailboat 1989-1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Andrews Posted June 17, 2004 #19 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hank, We'll have to talk turkey over a few Raki's ! (plenty of ice & water) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flick Posted June 17, 2004 #20 Share Posted June 17, 2004 On our first trip to Turkey back in 1990 the Turks assumed we were British since they saw very few American tourists especially away from Istanbul. One evening in Pergamon a little kid approached us at the inn we were staying at and asked us to come join his family on the front lawn, drink some Raki and let him practice his English. When we got there we were indeed "honored guests" who were treated to their "best" Raki. We recovered the top of our heads a couple of days later...... Rick,24 cruises and counting! Next cruise- #25-Riverboat cruise from Amsterdam to Vienna in July '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 18, 2004 #21 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Am laughing hard at this thread. After a hard day at work (its always tough when getting ready for a trip) this board really makes me smile! What a great bunch of folks. And Mike, would down a few Raki (or is it Rakis with you anytime! If we ever wind up on a cruise together, they should let us be the port lecturers! Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezzaluna Posted June 19, 2004 #22 Share Posted June 19, 2004 The Turk who was our tourguide in 1980 said it Suekay's way too! Stella Solaris '80 Carnival Celebration '92 RCCL Majesty of the Seas '01 Coral Princess '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 cruisers Posted June 19, 2004 #23 Share Posted June 19, 2004 One more vote for Sudkay's way! I learned to say the name of the port because I want to go back!!!!!! ...until our August 28, 2004 Splendour of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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