The question word hangi means "which". When it comes directly before a noun, it acts like an adjective (for example, hangi oyun? - which game?). However, when you want to use "which" as a standalone pronoun to ask "which one", "which of us", or "which of you", you must attach possessive suffixes to it.
| Subject | Possessive Suffix | Interrogative Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| O / Onlar | -si | hangisi | which one? / which of them? |
| Biz | -miz | hangimiz | which of us? |
| Siz | -niz | hanginiz | which of you? |
Which one? (Hangisi)
When you are looking at a set of objects, options, or third parties and want to single one out, add the third-person possessive suffix -si to make hangisi (which one).
| There are two dice on the table, which one is yours? | Masada iki zar var, hangisi senin? |
| There is a red and a blue pawn, which one is small? | Bir kırmızı, bir mavi piyon var, hangisi küçük? |
Which of us? (Hangimiz)
To single out a person from your own group, attach the first-person plural suffix -miz to make hangimiz (which of us). This is highly useful during group activities or board games to figure out who is making the next move, taking on a role, or drawing a card.
| Which of us wants to throw the dice? | Hangimiz zar atmak istiyor? |
| Which of us is making the move now? | Şimdi hamleyi hangimiz yapıyor? |
| Which of us is cheating? There is no cheating in the game! | Hangimiz hile yapıyor? Oyunda hile yok! |
| Which of us is drawing lots? | Hangimiz kura çekiyor? |
Which of you? (Hanginiz)
When you are addressing a group of people and asking which specific person among them is doing an action, use the second-person plural suffix -niz to make hanginiz (which of you).
| Which of you is distributing the tea? | Çayları hanginiz dağıtıyor? |
| Which of you was defeated yesterday? | Dün hanginiz yenildi? |