How to say “How are you?” in Ottoman Turkish
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Ottoman Turkish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
نصیلسڭز؟
nasılsıŋız?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Ottoman Turkish
سلام, نصیلسڭز؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Ottoman Turkish?
"How are you?" in Ottoman Turkish is "نصیلسڭز؟". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "نصیلسڭز؟" written in Ottoman Turkish?
Ottoman Turkish uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "نصیلسڭز؟" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "نصیلسڭز؟" in Ottoman Turkish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "نصیلسڭز؟" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "نصیلسڭز؟" mean in English?
"نصیلسڭز؟" is the Ottoman Turkish way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Ottoman Turkish?
Many languages — including Ottoman Turkish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "نصیلسڭز؟" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.