Turkish grammar: soru kelimeleri

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'soru kelimeleri' are question words used to ask for specific information, like who, what, where, when, why, and how.

When to use it

Use 'soru kelimeleri' in Turkish to ask about people, places, time, reasons, ways of doing things, choices, and amounts. They are placed at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, depending on what you want to know.

Key forms

• kim (who)
• ne (what)
• nerede (where)
• ne zaman (when)
• neden (why)
• nasıl (how)
• hangi (which)
• kaç (how many/how much)

Examples

Tips

• In Turkish, the verb usually comes at the end of the sentence, even in questions.
• Soru kelimeleri are not followed by question particles like 'mi'.
• Make sure to use the correct question word for the information you want.