Question words
Words like nerede, neden, ne zaman, and kim let Turkish ask for specific missing information clearly.
Examples
TurkishTranslation
Neden bu kadar geç geldin?
Why did you come so late?
Ne zaman dönüyorsun?
When are you returning?
Kim burada çalışıyor?
Who works here?
Pattern
question word + clause
How it works
Words like nerede, neden, ne zaman, and kim let Turkish ask for specific missing information clearly. This pattern typically appears as question word + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The question word usually appears near the information it targets.
- These forms are far more reusable than memorized phrase chunks.
Why it matters
Expand what a beginner can ask for and describe in daily Turkish.
Use in context
Question words deserve focused attention because real conversation depends on them constantly.