How to Say “Where Are You?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Where are you?” in Turkish is Neredesin? It is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. Below are 3 alternatives (formal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Neredesin?
- Literally
- “where + you are”
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- Informalfor friends, family and people your own age
How Neredesin? is built
- nerewhere (place)
- -de-locative: at
- -sinyou are
Other ways to say “Where are you?”
- Neredesiniz?Formal
“where are you? (polite)”
To a client or an older person.
- Nerelerdesin?Informal
“where have you been?”
After a long absence.
- Ne taraftasın?Informal
“which side are you on?”
Asks for your rough location.
How to reply
Evdeyim.
I’m at home.
Yoldayım.
I’m on my way.
Kapıdayım.
I’m at the door.
Example dialogue
- A
Alo, neredesin?
Hello, where are you?
- B
Kafenin önündeyim.
I’m in front of the café.
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“Where are you?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Where are you” in Turkish?
The most common way is Neredesin? (literally “where + you are”), which is informal: for friends, family and people your own age. You will also hear Neredesiniz (“where are you? (polite)”): to a client or an older person.
How do you reply to Neredesin?
Typical replies are Evdeyim. (“I’m at home.”) and Yoldayım. (“I’m on my way.”).
What does each part of Neredesin mean?
nere = where (place); -de- = locative: at; -sin = you are. Nerede already contains the locative -de; adding the “you are” ending gives neredesin.
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