Question Words

1. Ne?

   What?

   Usage

   The shortest question word; pair it with pointing

2. Nerede?

   Where?

   Usage

   Asks for a place; add a place name and you are understood

3. Ne zaman?

   When?

   Usage

   For departure times or opening times

4. Kim?

   Who?

   Usage

   Asks about a person, e.g. who is in charge

5. Neden?

   Why?

   Usage

   Asks for a reason, e.g. a delay or a refusal

6. Nasıl?

   How?

   Usage

   Asks for a method, including how to get somewhere

7. Kaç tane?

   How many?

   Usage

   Asks for a count of items or people

8. Ne kadar?

   How much is it?

   Usage

   The key price question, in markets and shops alike

9. Hangisi?

   Which one?

   Usage

   Used to pick from, or point at, a set of options

10. Bu nedir?

    What is this?

    Usage

    Point at a dish or product and ask what it is

11. Tuvalet nerede?

    Where is the toilet?

    Usage

    One of the most-used questions on any trip

12. Saat kaç?

    What time is it?

    Usage

    Asks the current time, handy when making a connection

13. Var mı?

    Do you have it?

    Usage

    Asks about stock or availability; name the item first

14. Yapabilir misiniz?

    Can you do it?

    Usage

    Asks whether something is possible or allowed

15. Ücretli mi?

    Is there a charge?

    Usage

    Check whether luggage storage, Wi-Fi, etc. costs money

16. Ücretsiz mi?

    Is it free?

    Usage

    Confirms something is free, e.g. samples or a map

17. Olur mu?

    Is this OK?

    Usage

    Used to ask for permission; pair it with pointing

18. Olmaz mı?

    Is it not allowed?

    Usage

    Used to double-check after being refused

19. İyi misiniz?

    Are you OK?

    Usage

    Used to check on someone's wellbeing, unlike "Olur mu?" which asks permission

20. Gerçekten mi?

    Really?

    Usage

    Used to confirm something surprising

21. Emin misiniz?

    Are you sure?

    Usage

    Reconfirms a fact; more formal than "Gerçekten mi?"

22. Nerelisiniz?

    Where are you from?

    Usage

    A good conversation opener

23. Adınız ne?

    What's your name?

    Usage

    A good conversation opener

24. Kaç yaşındasınız?

    How old are you?

    Usage

    Asking someone's age, especially a woman's or a stranger's, can be considered impolite. Best reserved for once you know someone or as a mark of respect toward elders

25. Birlikte fotoğraf çekilebilir miyiz?

    Can we take a photo together?

    Usage

    Used to ask for permission

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