How to Say “Is It Far?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Is it far?” in Turkish is Uzak mı? It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 4 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Uzak mı?
- Literally
- “far is-it?”
- Register
- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Uzak mı? is built
- uzakfar
- mıquestion particle
Other ways to say “Is it far?”
- Buraya uzak mı?Neutral
“is it far from here?”
Buraya = to here.
- Yürüyerek kaç dakika?Neutral
“how many minutes on foot?”
Very practical.
- Yakın mı?Neutral
“is it near?”
The opposite.
- Yürünür mü?Informal
“is it walkable?”
Passive aorist: “can it be walked?”
How to reply
Yok, çok yakın.
No, it’s very close.
Yürüyerek on dakika.
Ten minutes on foot.
Biraz uzak, taksiye binin.
It’s a bit far, take a taxi.
Example dialogue
- A
Kapalıçarşı buraya uzak mı?
Is the Grand Bazaar far from here?
- B
Yok, yürüyerek on dakika.
No, ten minutes on foot.
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“Is it far?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Is it far” in Turkish?
The most common way is Uzak mı? (literally “far is-it?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Buraya uzak mı (“is it far from here?”): buraya = to here.
How do you reply to Uzak mı?
Typical replies are Yok, çok yakın. (“No, it’s very close.”) and Yürüyerek on dakika. (“Ten minutes on foot.”).
What does each part of Uzak mı mean?
uzak = far; mı = question particle. Uzak takes the dative for the reference point: buraya uzak (far from here, literally “far to here”).
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