Ne iş yapıyorsunuz?
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/neh EESH ya-puh-YOR-soo-nooz/
English Meaning
What do you do for work? (formal)
Example Sentence in Context
“Türkiye'desiniz, ne iş yapıyorsunuz?”
“You are in Turkey, what do you do for work?”
Grammar & Usage
Literally 'What work are you doing?'. For informal situations: 'Ne iş yapıyorsun?'.
Cultural Context
Asking about someone's profession is a standard part of early conversation in Turkey and is not considered intrusive.
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