Neden? / Niçin?
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Pronunciation: /NEH-den / NEE-cheen/
English Meaning
Why?
“Neden? / Niçin?” in Example Sentences
Neden geç kaldın?
Why are you late?
Neden bu kadar yorgunsun?
Why are you so tired?
Niçin Türkçe öğreniyorsun?
Why are you learning Turkish?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| niye | why (colloquial) |
| Neden olmasın? | Why not? |
Usage Note
Answers usually start with 'çünkü' (because): 'Çünkü Türkiye'de yaşamak istiyorum' (Because I want to live in Turkey).
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Niye
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Neden olmasın?
Word Origin & Etymology
'Neden' is from 'ne' (what) + '-den' (ablative case, 'from'). 'Niçin' is a contraction of 'ne' (what) + 'için' (for).
Cultural Context
'Neden' is more common in modern everyday speech, while 'niçin' sounds slightly more formal.
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