المعنى
Casual response to how are you.
خلفية ثقافية
Among young people in Istanbul, 'naber' is often shortened even further in text to 'nbr'. The response 'iyilik' is almost mandatory to keep the conversation 'cool'. In smaller neighborhoods, greetings are longer. You might say 'İyilik' but then you must ask about the family, the work, and the health of the other person. In modern Turkish startups, 'naber' is becoming more acceptable between colleagues, reflecting a shift toward Western-style informal office cultures. Starting a comment on a friend's photo with 'İyilik, senden naber?' is a way to show you are actually interested in them, not just liking the photo.
The 'Naber' Rule
Always smile when saying 'Naber'. It's a high-energy, friendly word!
Watch the 'Siz'
If you use 'naber' with someone you call 'Siz', it sounds very confusing. Stick to 'Sizden naber?' if you must.
المعنى
Casual response to how are you.
The 'Naber' Rule
Always smile when saying 'Naber'. It's a high-energy, friendly word!
Watch the 'Siz'
If you use 'naber' with someone you call 'Siz', it sounds very confusing. Stick to 'Sizden naber?' if you must.
The 'Bende' Add-on
If someone asks you 'Senden naber?' back, answer with 'Bende de iyilik' (Goodness in me too).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the casual greeting.
— Naber? — ________, senden naber?
'İyilik' is the standard response to 'Naber?'.
Which response is most appropriate for a close friend?
Your friend says: 'Selam kanka, naber?'
This matches the informal tone of 'kanka' (buddy).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Ayşe: Selam Can! Can: Selam Ayşe, naber? Ayşe: ________, senden naber?
Ayşe is responding to Can's 'naber'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'İyilik, senden naber?'
This phrase is informal and best suited for friends.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'Naber?'
Safe
- • Friends
- • Siblings
- • Close colleagues
Unsafe
- • Bosses
- • Grandparents
- • Doctors
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين— Naber? — ________, senden naber?
'İyilik' is the standard response to 'Naber?'.
Your friend says: 'Selam kanka, naber?'
This matches the informal tone of 'kanka' (buddy).
Ayşe: Selam Can! Can: Selam Ayşe, naber? Ayşe: ________, senden naber?
Ayşe is responding to Can's 'naber'.
To whom would you say 'İyilik, senden naber?'
This phrase is informal and best suited for friends.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةIn response to 'Naber?', yes. In response to 'Nasılsın?', 'İyiyim' is more common.
Only if they are roughly your age and the setting is very casual (like a concert or a park). Otherwise, it's risky.
Don't. Use 'Nasılsınız?' or 'Merhaba' instead. 'Naber' is for chat and speech.
You can say 'İdare eder' (It manages/So-so) or 'Pek iyi değilim' (I'm not very well), but 'İyilik' is the polite default.
عبارات ذات صلة
Ne var ne yok?
similarWhat's there and what's not?
N'apıyorsun?
similarWhat are you doing?
İyidir
synonymIt is good.
Siz nasılsınız?
contrastHow are you? (Formal)
