Turkish grammar: soru cümleleri

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'soru cümleleri' are question sentences. These sentences are used to ask for information, confirmation, or clarification. Turkish questions often use special question words or the question particle '-mi/-mı/-mu/-mü'.

When to use it

Use 'soru cümleleri' when you want to ask about something, get confirmation, or request more details in Turkish. These are common in daily conversations for gathering information.

Key forms

• Question words: ne, kim, nerede, ne zaman, nasıl, neden, hangi
• Question particle: -mi/-mı/-mu/-mü (added after the verb or auxiliary)
• Word order: Subject + object + verb + question particle

Examples

Tips

• The question particle '-mi/-mı/-mu/-mü' changes according to vowel harmony.
• The question particle is written separately from the verb.
• In yes/no questions, the question particle comes after the verb or auxiliary.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Sometimes, intonation alone (raising your voice) can make a statement into a question in spoken Turkish.
• With question words (like ne, kim), you don't need the question particle.