🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Nasılsın?
"What's up?" in Turkish · say it like nah-suhl-suhn

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Turkish is Nasılsın?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Nasılsınız?
more formal or plural version
Ne var ne yok?
a casual way to ask what's new

When to use it

You can use 'Nasılsın?' when greeting a friend or someone you know well. It's a friendly way to check in on how they are doing. Use 'Nasılsınız?' in formal situations or when addressing multiple people.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Merhaba, nasılsın?Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Nasılsın?' with 'Nasılsınız?' and use the informal version in formal contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Nasılsın?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Turkish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Nasılsın?' only for friends?

It's mainly used with friends, but you can use it in casual settings with acquaintances too.

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