Nerelisiniz?
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Pronunciation: /NEH-reh-lee-see-neez/
English Meaning
Where are you from? (formal)
“Nerelisiniz?” in Example Sentences
Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum, nerelisiniz?
Pleased to meet you, where are you from?
Aslen nerelisiniz?
Where are you originally from?
— Nerelisin? — Kanadalıyım.
— Where are you from? — I'm Canadian.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Nerelisin? | informal |
| Nerelisiniz? | formal or plural |
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Aslen nerelisiniz
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.
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