Turkish Word of the Day
neden
/NE-den/ • question word (adverb) — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: why; for what reason
Examples
- Neden geç kaldın?
(Why are you late?) - Bunu neden yaptın?
(Why did you do this?) - Neden susuyorsun, bir şey mi oldu?
(Why are you silent, did something happen?)
Synonyms
- niçin
- niye
Use 'neden' to ask for the reason for something. It can stand alone ('Neden?') or be used in longer questions ('Neden böyle?'). 'Niçin' is slightly more formal; 'niye' is more colloquial.
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