Ne iş yapıyorsunuz?
English Meaning
What do you do for work? (formal)
About the word "Ne iş yapıyorsunuz?"
The word Ne iş yapıyorsunuz? translates directly to What do you do for work? (formal) in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Making Small Talk category within our broader Everyday Conversations vocabulary deck.
Learning the correct pronunciation (/neh EESH ya-puh-YOR-soo-nooz/) and how to use this word in natural sentences is crucial for anyone studying Turkish. Spaced repetition is the most effective way to master vocabulary like this.
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?'.
Related Vocabulary in "Making Small Talk"
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Everyday Conversations
Master this word along with others in the Making Small Talk category.