Sen öğrenci misin?
English: Are you a student?
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Soru ve olumsuzluk
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'soru cümleleri' are question sentences. These are used to ask for information, confirmation, or clarification.
When to use it
Use 'soru cümleleri' when you want to ask yes/no questions or questions with a specific word (who, what, where, etc.) in Turkish.
Key forms
- Adding the question particle '-mi/-mı/-mu/-mü' after the verb or noun
- Changing intonation for yes/no questions
- Using question words (ne, kim, nerede, ne zaman, nasıl, neden, hangi, kaç)
Examples
Bu kitap yeni mi?
English: Is this book new?
Nerede yaşıyorsun?
English: Where do you live?
Ne zaman geliyorsun?
English: When are you coming?
Bu senin kalemin mi?
English: Is this your pen?
Tips
- The question particle '-mi/-mı/-mu/-mü' changes according to vowel harmony.
- The question particle is always written separately from the verb.
- Do not forget to change your intonation at the end of a yes/no question.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Sometimes, in spoken Turkish, the subject can be omitted if it is clear from context.