A2 Expression 비격식체

başka bir planın var mı?

do you have another plan?

Asking about someone's schedule.

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문화적 배경

In Turkey, asking about plans is often a 'soft' invitation. If you say 'no', expect an immediate suggestion of what to do together. In big cities, people are busier, so this question is asked 2-3 days in advance. In smaller towns, it might be asked for 'right now'. Even in business, Turkish culture is relationship-oriented. A boss might ask this to an employee before an after-work event to be friendly. Younger Turks often use 'plan' interchangeably with 'program'. Both are understood, but 'plan' is more common in speech.

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The 'Yok, neden?' Rule

When someone asks you this, the standard polite answer if you are free is 'Yok, neden?' (No, why?). This prompts them to tell you their idea.

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Don't forget the 'mı'

Without the 'mı', it sounds like a statement: 'You have another plan.' This can sound accusatory!

Asking about someone's schedule.

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The 'Yok, neden?' Rule

When someone asks you this, the standard polite answer if you are free is 'Yok, neden?' (No, why?). This prompts them to tell you their idea.

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Don't forget the 'mı'

Without the 'mı', it sounds like a statement: 'You have another plan.' This can sound accusatory!

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Use 'Başka' for Politeness

Adding 'başka' (another) makes the question softer than just 'Planın var mı?'. It implies you assume they might be busy.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing suffix and question particle.

Başka bir plan____ var ____?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

The suffix for 'your' is '-ın' and the question particle for 'var' is 'mı'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher about their plans?

Hocam, ...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

Using 'planınız' (plural/formal) is necessary when speaking to a teacher (Hocam).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Yarın akşam başka bir planın var mı? B: Hayır, yok. A: ...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

The phrase is usually followed by an invitation.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to ask your best friend if they are free to play video games.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Kanka' (buddy) and the informal 'planın' fit a best friend context.

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Başka bir planın var mı?'

Social

  • Coffee dates
  • Dinner
  • Cinema
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Work

  • Lunch
  • After-work drinks
  • Meeting

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing suffix and question particle. Fill Blank A2

Başka bir plan____ var ____?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

The suffix for 'your' is '-ın' and the question particle for 'var' is 'mı'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher about their plans? Choose A2

Hocam, ...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

Using 'planınız' (plural/formal) is necessary when speaking to a teacher (Hocam).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Yarın akşam başka bir planın var mı? B: Hayır, yok. A: ...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: b

The phrase is usually followed by an invitation.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want to ask your best friend if they are free to play video games.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Kanka' (buddy) and the informal 'planın' fit a best friend context.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it's very common in casual speech to drop the 'bir'. It sounds slightly more direct.

You can use 'program', but 'plan' is more common for social hangouts.

Say 'Evet, bir arkadaşımla buluşacağım' (Yes, I will meet a friend) or 'Evet, biraz işim var' (Yes, I have some work).

Yes, but use the formal 'planınız' unless you are close with the colleague.

'Planın' is for one person you know well (sen). 'Planınız' is for multiple people or one person you respect (siz).

Usually, no. For future life plans, we say 'Gelecek planların neler?' (What are your future plans?).

Because the last vowel in 'var' is 'a' (a back vowel), so vowel harmony requires 'mı'.

Not at all! It's considered polite and considerate in Turkish culture.

Yes, it's a perfect way to suggest a second location or a future meeting.

In this context, yes. It can also mean 'different' or 'else'.

관련 표현

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Müsait misin?

similar

Are you available?

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İşin var mı?

similar

Do you have work/things to do?

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Boş musun?

informal alternative

Are you free/empty?

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Ne yapıyorsun?

builds on

What are you doing?

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