Signification
Asking about current activity.
Contexte culturel
In big cities like Istanbul, 'Şu an ne yapıyorsun?' is often a precursor to 'Hadi gel' (Come on, join us). It's a way of checking if someone can be pulled into a social plan. It is very common to receive this as a 'ping' on WhatsApp. Answering quickly is seen as being 'samimi' (sincere/warm). Parents often use this to check on children. It can range from a loving check-in to a suspicious 'What are you up to?'. Among peers, it's used to gauge workload. If someone says 'Çalışıyorum' (I'm working) with a sigh, it means they are stressed.
The 'Hiç' Answer
If someone asks you this and you want to keep the conversation going, answer with 'Hiç, oturuyorum, sen?' (Nothing, I'm just sitting, you?). It's the standard Turkish way to say 'I'm free to talk'.
Don't sound like a spy
Avoid asking this to people you don't know well. It can feel like you are checking up on them.
Signification
Asking about current activity.
The 'Hiç' Answer
If someone asks you this and you want to keep the conversation going, answer with 'Hiç, oturuyorum, sen?' (Nothing, I'm just sitting, you?). It's the standard Turkish way to say 'I'm free to talk'.
Don't sound like a spy
Avoid asking this to people you don't know well. It can feel like you are checking up on them.
The 'N'apıyon' factor
Learning to say 'N'apıyon?' with the right intonation will instantly make you sound more like a local among friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Şu an ne ________?
We use the present continuous '-yor' for actions happening right now.
Which one is the most casual/slang version of the phrase?
Choose the slang version:
'N'apıyon?' is the highly contracted, informal version used among close friends.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are calling your boss on a Sunday.
With a boss, you should use a formal and polite register.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Selam, şu an ne yapıyorsun? B: ________. Sen?
The answer should be in the present continuous tense to match the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŞu an ne ________?
We use the present continuous '-yor' for actions happening right now.
Choose the slang version:
'N'apıyon?' is the highly contracted, informal version used among close friends.
You are calling your boss on a Sunday.
With a boss, you should use a formal and polite register.
A: Selam, şu an ne yapıyorsun? B: ________. Sen?
The answer should be in the present continuous tense to match the question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It's perfectly fine for friends, family, and colleagues you know well. For strangers or bosses, use 'Müsait misiniz?'.
Yes! 'Şu an' just adds emphasis that you mean 'right this second'. 'Ne yapıyorsun?' is also very common.
'Ne yapıyorsun?' asks about your activity. 'Naber?' (What's the news?) is a general greeting like 'How are you?'.
You can say 'Şu an biraz meşgulüm' (I'm a bit busy right now) or 'Çalışıyorum' (I'm working).
It's a contraction. Turkish speakers often drop vowels to speak faster, especially in common phrases.
Only with close colleagues. In a formal meeting, it would be 'Gündemimiz nedir?' (What is our agenda?) or 'Neler üzerindeyiz?' (What are we working on?).
Yes: 'Şu an ne yapıyorsunuz?'. Use this for a group or for one person you want to show respect to.
Yes, in a casual sense, it's often used just to start a chat even if the person isn't doing anything interesting.
'Şu' (that/this) + 'an' (moment). It means 'at this very moment'.
It's not rude, but it is very informal. Only use it with people you are very close to.
Expressions liées
Ne haber?
similarWhat's the news? / What's up?
Neler yapıyorsun?
builds onWhat have you been doing?
Ne yapmaktasın?
specialized formWhat are you currently doing?
Müsait misin?
similarAre you available?
Ne iş?
slangWhat's the deal? / What's up?
