How to Say “What’s the Weather Like?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “What’s the weather like?” in Turkish is Hava nasıl? It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Hava nasıl?
- Literally
- “the weather how?”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Hava nasıl? is built
- havaair; weather
- nasılhow
Other ways to say “What’s the weather like?”
- Bugün hava nasıl?Neutral
“what’s the weather like today?”
With a time word.
- Hava durumu ne diyor?Informal
“what does the forecast say?”
Hava durumu = weather forecast.
- Dışarısı soğuk mu?Neutral
“is it cold outside?”
A specific yes/no question.
How to reply
Hava çok güzel.
The weather is lovely.
Yağmur yağıyor.
It’s raining.
Biraz serin.
It’s a bit chilly.
Example dialogue
- A
Ankara'da hava nasıl?
What’s the weather like in Ankara?
- B
Soğuk, kar yağıyor.
Cold, it’s snowing.
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“What’s the weather like?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “What’s the weather like” in Turkish?
The most common way is Hava nasıl? (literally “the weather how?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Bugün hava nasıl (“what’s the weather like today?”): with a time word.
How do you reply to Hava nasıl?
Typical replies are Hava çok güzel. (“The weather is lovely.”) and Yağmur yağıyor. (“It’s raining.”).
What does each part of Hava nasıl mean?
hava = air; weather; nasıl = how. Hava means both “air” and “weather”.
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