Nasılsın?
English Meaning
How are you? (informal)
“Nasılsın?” in Example Sentences
Nasılsın? Her şey yolunda mı?
How are you? Is everything alright?
Selam Ali, nasılsın?
Hi Ali, how are you?
Uzun zamandır görüşmedik, nasılsın?
Long time no see — how are you?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Nasılsın? | informal, to one person |
| Nasılsınız? | formal or plural |
Usage Note
Typical answers: 'İyiyim, sen?' (I'm fine, you?), 'Fena değil' (Not bad), 'Çok iyiyim' (I'm very well).
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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