Ne zaman?
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Pronunciation: /neh za-MAN/
English Meaning
When?
“Ne zaman?” in Example Sentences
Ne zaman gideceğiz?
When will we go?
Ne zaman geliyorsun?
When are you coming?
Film ne zaman başlıyor?
When does the film start?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| ne zamandan beri | since when |
| ne zamana kadar | until when |
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
O zamanHer zamanHiçbir zaman
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'ne' (what) + Arabic 'zamān' (time). Literally 'what time'.
Cultural Context
Time perception can be a bit more flexible in informal Turkish settings. 'Ne zaman' (when) might be answered with 'Yarın öbür gün' (Tomorrow or the day after), implying 'sometime soon'.
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