المعنى
Asking for the duration of a process.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Beş dakika' (five minutes) is often used figuratively to mean 'it will be done soon'. Don't take it literally! Time was historically measured by prayer times (ezan). Asking for duration in minutes is a relatively modern (post-19th century) habit in Turkish culture. If you ask how long a visit or tea session will last, it might be seen as a sign that you are bored. Use the phrase carefully in homes. In cities like Istanbul, 'ne kadar sürüyor' is almost always followed by a discussion about traffic (trafik).
Use 'Sürer' for generalities
If you are asking how long a flight *usually* takes, use 'Ne kadar sürer?' instead of 'sürüyor'.
Avoid 'Almak'
Don't say 'Zaman alıyor' when you mean 'It lasts'. Stick to 'sürmek'.
المعنى
Asking for the duration of a process.
Use 'Sürer' for generalities
If you are asking how long a flight *usually* takes, use 'Ne kadar sürer?' instead of 'sürüyor'.
Avoid 'Almak'
Don't say 'Zaman alıyor' when you mean 'It lasts'. Stick to 'sürmek'.
Add 'Yaklaşık'
Since time is fluid in Turkey, adding 'yaklaşık' (approximately) makes your question sound more natural and less demanding.
Patience is key
If someone says 'beş dakika', wait at least ten before asking again!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct question word.
Bu yolculuk ___ kadar sürüyor?
'Ne kadar' is the standard phrase for 'how much/how long'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the duration of a movie?
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'Sürmek' is the specific verb used for time duration in Turkish.
Complete the dialogue.
A: İstanbul'dan Bursa'ya gitmek ne kadar sürüyor? B: Feribotla ___ iki saat sürüyor.
'Yaklaşık' means 'approximately', which is a common way to answer duration questions.
Match the question to the correct situation.
Sınav ne kadar sürüyor?
'Sınav' means exam, which happens in a classroom.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBu yolculuk ___ kadar sürüyor?
'Ne kadar' is the standard phrase for 'how much/how long'.
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'Sürmek' is the specific verb used for time duration in Turkish.
A: İstanbul'dan Bursa'ya gitmek ne kadar sürüyor? B: Feribotla ___ iki saat sürüyor.
'Yaklaşık' means 'approximately', which is a common way to answer duration questions.
Sınav ne kadar sürüyor?
'Sınav' means exam, which happens in a classroom.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, you use it for events or processes. To ask how long someone will stay, say 'Ne kadar kalacaksın?'.
No, it also means to drive a car or apply cream, but context makes it clear.
'Sürmek' is the total duration, 'geçmek' is the act of time passing.
Yes, this is very common for short durations.
Simply state the time followed by 'sürüyor'. Example: 'İki saat sürüyor.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or a waiter.
Use 'Ne kadar süredir devam ediyor?'.
Not necessarily, it's a neutral inquiry about time.
No, for distance use 'Ne kadar uzaklıkta?'.
No, you can replace 'bu' with the specific subject like 'Film ne kadar sürüyor?'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Ne kadar sürer?
similarHow long does it (usually) take?
Ne kadar sürecek?
similarHow long will it take?
Süre
builds onDuration / Period
Sürekli
builds onContinuous / Constant
Zaman almak
synonymTo take time
Vakit geçirmek
contrastTo spend time
