Personal Pronouns & Formal vs Informal Address

Turkish has 6 personal pronouns. Notably, 'Sen' is used for informal singular 'You', while 'Siz' is used for formal polite address or plural 'You'. Use 'Siz' with elders, teachers, or strangers.

Formula

PositiveBen [İsim] / Sen [İsim]
Negative[İsim] değil (Not [Name])
QuestionNasılsın? (Informal) / Nasılsınız? (Formal)

Examples

Ben Elif. (I am Elif.)

Sen nasılsın? (How are you? - Informal)

Siz nasılsınız? (How are you? - Formal/Polite)

Check yourself

Which pronoun is used to address a stranger or boss politely?