Signification
Asking for the source of information.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, 'dedikodu' (gossip) is a significant social activity. Asking 'Nereden biliyorsun?' is often the start of a long conversation about who said what to whom. The concept of 'Malum olmak' (to be divined) is a common cultural answer to this question, suggesting intuition rather than a physical source. Directness can vary. In some regions, asking 'Nereden biliyorsun?' too sharply might be seen as a lack of trust in the speaker's word. Social media usage: Turks are very active on Twitter and Instagram. 'Nerden biliyorsun' is a common reply to 'leaked' news about celebrities or politicians.
The 'Source' Logic
Always remember that Turkish logic asks 'From where' (Nereden) for information. If you use 'Nasıl', people might be confused.
Watch your Tone
If you say it too loudly or quickly, it can sound like you are accusing the person of spying. Keep it curious, not aggressive.
Signification
Asking for the source of information.
The 'Source' Logic
Always remember that Turkish logic asks 'From where' (Nereden) for information. If you use 'Nasıl', people might be confused.
Watch your Tone
If you say it too loudly or quickly, it can sound like you are accusing the person of spying. Keep it curious, not aggressive.
The 'Bildin' Trick
If someone makes a correct guess, use 'Nereden bildin?' (Past tense). It sounds much more natural than the present tense in that specific moment.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the question: 'Bu gizli bilgiyi ______ biliyorsun?'
Bu gizli bilgiyi ______ biliyorsun?
We use 'Nereden' (from where) to ask for the source of information.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Ahmet: 'Yarın kar yağacakmış.' Selin: '__________? Hava çok güneşli.'
Selin is surprised by the news and is asking for Ahmet's source.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are talking to your boss and want to ask how he knows about your project.
The plural/formal form is required for a boss.
Fill in the blank with the correct suffix: 'Nere___ biliyorsun?'
Nere___ biliyorsun?
The ablative suffix '-den' is needed to mean 'from'.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Nereden biliyorsun? 2. Nereden bildin? 3. Nereden bileyim?
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
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Aides visuelles
How vs From Where
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesBu gizli bilgiyi ______ biliyorsun?
We use 'Nereden' (from where) to ask for the source of information.
Ahmet: 'Yarın kar yağacakmış.' Selin: '__________? Hava çok güneşli.'
Selin is surprised by the news and is asking for Ahmet's source.
You are talking to your boss and want to ask how he knows about your project.
The plural/formal form is required for a boss.
Nere___ biliyorsun?
The ablative suffix '-den' is needed to mean 'from'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth are correct. 'Nereden' is the formal, written form. 'Nerden' is the common spoken contraction used by almost everyone in daily life.
No, for people use 'Nereden tanıyorsun?' (How do you know/recognize them?). 'Nereden biliyorsun' is for facts, news, or secrets.
The most polite way is 'Bunu nereden biliyorsunuz?' using the plural 'you' and adding 'bunu' (this) for clarity.
Because 'Nasıl' asks about the process. If you ask 'Nasıl biliyorsun?', someone might answer 'By reading' or 'By thinking', which isn't usually what you want to know.
Not usually. It's a sign of interest and surprise. However, in a formal setting, it's better to ask 'Kaynağınız nedir?' (What is your source?).
Common answers include: 'İnternette gördüm' (I saw it on the internet), 'Bir arkadaşım söyledi' (A friend told me), or 'Tahmin ettim' (I guessed).
Yes, 'Nerden biliyorsun?' is very common in texting, often followed by a curious emoji like 🧐 or 🤔.
For skills, we usually say 'Nereden öğrendin?' (Where did you learn?). For example: 'Piyano çalmayı nereden öğrendin?'
It means 'How should I know?'. It's a bit defensive or dismissive, used when you don't have the answer and maybe don't care.
A common slangy way to ask this is 'Kim öttü?' (Who sang/Who squealed?), implying someone leaked a secret.
Expressions liées
Kimden duydun?
similarFrom whom did you hear it?
Nereden bildin?
specialized formHow did you guess correctly?
Nereden bileyim?
contrastHow should I know?
Malum mu oldu?
similarDid you have a premonition?
