Translation of Turkish word "niçin" to English
niçin
/nitʃin/
Meaning
AdverbFor what cause, reason, or purpose. Introducing a complete question.
How to use
Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something, similar to 'neden'.
🇬🇧 English
why
Example
Niçin toplantıya katılmadığını merak ediyorum.
I wonder why you didn't attend the meeting.
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- neden böyle— why is it like this
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What does the Turkish word "niçin" mean?▼
The Turkish word "niçin" means "why" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Niçin toplantıya katılmadığını merak ediyorum." (which translates as "I wonder why you didn't attend the meeting.").
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