Nasılsın?
/NA-suhl-suhn/
English Meaning
How are you? (informal)
Example Sentence in Context
“Nasılsın? Her şey yolunda mı?”
“How are you? Is everything alright?”
Grammar & Usage
Uses the 2nd person singular suffix '-sın'. Use only with equals, friends, or younger people. For formal situations, use 'Nasılsınız?'.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'ne' (what) + 'asıl' (origin/foundation) + '-sın' (you are). Evolved from 'ne asılsın'.
Cultural Context
Used with friends and equals. In Turkish culture, asking how someone is doing is not just a passing greeting; it often requires a genuine, albeit brief, response.
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