Meaning
Asking for an opinion.
Cultural Background
When you are a guest, your host might ask 'Sence?' about the food or the comfort of the room. It's polite to answer with 'Bence her şey harika!' (In my opinion, everything is great!). In markets, sellers might use 'Sizce' to show respect to customers, while friends shopping together will constantly use 'Sence' to evaluate goods. Characters often use 'Sence?' to create dramatic tension or to show a deep emotional connection between lovers. Turkish influencers use 'Sence?' in almost every story to increase engagement with their followers.
The 'De' Trick
Add 'de' (Sence de...) if you want to sound like you're looking for a partner in crime or agreement. It makes you sound very native.
The Boss Rule
Never use 'Sence' with your boss unless they have explicitly asked you to be informal. Stick to 'Sizce'.
Meaning
Asking for an opinion.
The 'De' Trick
Add 'de' (Sence de...) if you want to sound like you're looking for a partner in crime or agreement. It makes you sound very native.
The Boss Rule
Never use 'Sence' with your boss unless they have explicitly asked you to be informal. Stick to 'Sizce'.
Don't just ask, listen!
In Turkey, asking 'Sence?' is an opening. Be prepared for a long answer; Turks love to explain their reasoning!
Test Yourself
Choose the correct word to ask your best friend for their opinion.
Bu ayakkabılar çok güzel, ______?
Since you are talking to a best friend (informal), 'Sence' is the correct choice.
Fill in the blank with the formal version of 'Sence'.
Affedersiniz efendim, ______ bu saat doğru mu?
When addressing someone as 'efendim' (sir/madam), you must use the formal 'Sizce'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Akşam yemeğinde ne yiyelim? B: Pizza yiyelim. A: ______?
Speaker A is asking for Speaker B's opinion on the suggestion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are asking your boss about a new project.
A boss requires the formal 'Sizce'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Sence vs. Sizce
Practice Bank
4 exercisesBu ayakkabılar çok güzel, ______?
Since you are talking to a best friend (informal), 'Sence' is the correct choice.
Affedersiniz efendim, ______ bu saat doğru mu?
When addressing someone as 'efendim' (sir/madam), you must use the formal 'Sizce'.
A: Akşam yemeğinde ne yiyelim? B: Pizza yiyelim. A: ______?
Speaker A is asking for Speaker B's opinion on the suggestion.
You are asking your boss about a new project.
A boss requires the formal 'Sizce'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! It's very common. E.g., 'Bu araba çok hızlı, sence?'
Only if used with someone you should be formal with (elders, bosses). With friends, it's perfect.
'Sence' is singular/informal. 'Sizce' is plural or formal/singular.
Usually with 'Bence...' (In my opinion...) followed by your thought.
Yes, but it's much longer and sounds a bit more formal/serious.
No, 'Sence' is independent. It only changes if the pronoun changes (e.g., Bizce).
Constantly! It's often used alone as a reply to a photo or a link.
No, for physical location or 'compared to you', use 'Sana göre'.
Not really a different word, but 'Sence kanka?' is the slangy way to say it.
It means 'Do you ALSO think...'. It's used when the speaker already has an opinion.
Related Phrases
Bence
contrastIn my opinion
Sizce
specialized formIn your opinion (formal/plural)
Ne dersin?
similarWhat do you say?
Sence de öyle mi?
builds onDo you think so too?
Görüşün ne?
synonymWhat is your view?
