Turkish · Greetings & Phrases
How are you?
A polite inquiry about someone's wellbeing.
Merhaba, nasılsınız?
Hello, how are you?
'Nasılsınız?' is derived from the word 'nasıl' (how) and is used as a polite inquiry about someone's well-being. Its formality comes from the plural 'sınız' ending.
Nasılsınız? is used in formal contexts and is common when addressing someone you do not know well, spoken primarily but can also appear in written format.