Asking "Which" with Hangi
Use the question word hangi (which) to ask for a specific preference. Just like in English, it goes directly before the noun.
| Which model phone do you want? | Hangi model telefon istiyorsun? |
| Which size sweater are you looking for? | Hangi beden kazak arıyorsunuz? |
You can discuss these choices using verbs like denemek (to try on) and pointing words like bu (this) and şu (that).
| This size is small, I want to try on that model. | Bu beden küçük, şu modeli denemek istiyorum. |
Asking "How" with Nasıl
Use the question word nasıl (how) to ask for an opinion about an item, like its fabric (kumaş) or quality.
| How is this fabric, is it good? | Bu kumaş nasıl, iyi mi? |
| How is the yellow shirt, is it high-quality? | Sarı gömlek nasıl, kaliteli mi? |
Adding Suffixes
When asking about something related to a specific choice, like a discount on a shoe, the locative suffix (-da/-de) attaches to the noun, not the question word.
| Which shoe has a discount? | Hangi ayakkabıda indirim var? |
| There is no discount on that new model. | Şu yeni modelde indirim yok. |
Nasıl with Actions
You also use nasıl to ask how an action is performed. A common example while shopping is choosing how you will pay: with cash (nakit) or a card (kart).
| How are you paying, cash or card? | Nasıl ödüyorsunuz, nakit mi kart mı? |
| I want to pay cash. | Nakit ödemek istiyorum. |
| I don't have cash, I have a card. | Bende nakit yok, kart var. |
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