Nasıl?
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Pronunciation: /NA-suhl/
English Meaning
How?
“Nasıl?” in Example Sentences
Bu makine nasıl çalışır?
How does this machine work?
Bu kelime nasıl okunuyor?
How is this word pronounced?
Tatilin nasıl geçti?
How was your holiday?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Nasılsın? | How are you? |
| nasıl bir | what kind of |
Usage Note
'Nasıl bir…?' asks 'what kind of…?': 'Nasıl bir ev arıyorsunuz?' (What kind of house are you looking for?).
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Nasılsın?Nasıl yani
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'ne' (what) + 'asıl' (origin/basis). Literally 'what basis'.
Cultural Context
Can be used to express disbelief, e.g., 'Nasıl yani?' (What do you mean how?).
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