Nerelisiniz?

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/NEH-reh-lee-si-niz/

English Meaning

Where are you from? (formal)

Commonly Used With (Collocations)

Aslen nerelisiniz

Example Sentence in Context

“Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum, nerelisiniz?”

“Pleased to meet you, where are you from?”

Grammar & Usage

Combines 'nere' (where) + '-li' (from) + '-siniz' (formal you).

Cultural Context

This is one of the most frequently asked questions in Turkey. Turks place high importance on one's ancestral hometown (memleket), not just where they currently live.

Related Vocabulary in "Making Small Talk"

Hava nasıl?How is the weather?Bugün hava güzel.The weather is nice today.Ben ...lıyım / ...liyimI am from...Ne iş yapıyorsunuz?What do you do for work? (formal)

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