Signification
Inquiry about current mood.
Contexte culturel
Asking 'Nasılsın?' is a social obligation. If you skip it and go straight to business, you may be seen as cold or 'soğuk'. Younger generations often shorten 'Nasılsın' to 'N'aptın?' (What did you do?) or 'Naber?', but 'Bugün nasılsın?' remains the standard for a slightly more 'meaningful' check-in. In Turkish offices, the morning 'Nasılsınız?' ritual can take 10-15 minutes as everyone greets each other. It is part of 'mesai' (working hours). When a guest arrives, you ask 'Nasılsın?' multiple times—once at the door, and again once they are seated with tea.
The 'Fine' Rule
Even if you're tired, always start your answer with 'İyiyim' (I'm fine) before explaining your fatigue. It's the Turkish way!
Suffix Check
Always check if you are talking to one person or many. '-sın' for one, '-sınız' for many.
Signification
Inquiry about current mood.
The 'Fine' Rule
Even if you're tired, always start your answer with 'İyiyim' (I'm fine) before explaining your fatigue. It's the Turkish way!
Suffix Check
Always check if you are talking to one person or many. '-sın' for one, '-sınız' for many.
Add 'Peki'
When someone asks you first, say 'İyiyim, peki sen bugün nasılsın?' to sound more natural and engaged.
Eye Contact
In Turkey, look the person in the eye when asking this. It shows your question is genuine, not just a formality.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct suffix for an informal friend.
Bugün nasıl____?
The suffix '-sın' is the second-person singular informal form.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for your boss?
How would you ask your boss how they are today?
The '-sınız' suffix is required for formal situations and superiors.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Selam Can! Bugün nasılsın? Can: ________, sen nasılsın?
The standard response to 'How are you' is 'I am fine, thanks'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Bugün nasılsın?' to the right person.
It is informal and singular.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBugün nasıl____?
The suffix '-sın' is the second-person singular informal form.
How would you ask your boss how they are today?
The '-sınız' suffix is required for formal situations and superiors.
Ayşe: Selam Can! Bugün nasılsın? Can: ________, sen nasılsın?
The standard response to 'How are you' is 'I am fine, thanks'.
Match 'Bugün nasılsın?' to the right person.
It is informal and singular.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's too informal. Use 'Bugün nasılsınız?' instead.
'İyiyim, teşekkür ederim' is the gold standard.
Usually yes, but you can say 'Nasılsın bugün?' for a slightly different emphasis on 'today'.
Yes, 'Nasılsın?' is perfectly fine. Adding 'Bugün' just makes it more specific to the day.
You can say 'Şöyle böyle' (So-so) or 'Biraz yorgunum' (A bit tired).
You must use 'Nasılsınız?'.
It's better to use 'Nasılsınız' or just 'Kolay gelsin' (May it come easy to you).
It means 'how'.
Yes, 'Naber' is the most common slang version.
It's like the 'u' in 'butter' or the 'a' in 'sofa'.
Expressions liées
Nasılsınız?
specialized formHow are you? (Formal/Plural)
Naber?
synonymWhat's up?
İyi misin?
similarAre you okay?
Nasıl gidiyor?
similarHow's it going?
Ne var ne yok?
similarWhat's new?
