Turkish · Question Words
Why
Asks for a reason or explanation.
Neden geç kaldın?
Why are you late?
'Neden' comes from Old Turkic roots where it signified 'cause' or 'reason', maintaining its relevance in contemporary Turkish as a question of causality.
'Neden' is typically used in both written and spoken forms, frequent in casual conversations, and appears formally in academic or professional dialogue.