how
/haʊ/ adverbTranslation
WAY › used to ask about the way something happens or is done
nasıl, ne şekilde
How did he die? How does she manage to keep the house so tidy?1240QUANTITY › used to ask about quantity, size, or age
(miktar, ebat, yaş) ne kadar, kaç
How big is the house? How old are they? How much (= what price) was that dress? How far is the next garage?1240EMPHASIZE › used before an adjective or adverb to emphasize it
ne kadar
I was amazed at how quickly she finished.1245HEALTH › used to ask about someone's health
nasıl, ne durumda
How are you feeling today?1240SITUATION › used to ask about the success or progress of a situation
(başarı ve nasıl olduğunu sorgulamada) nasıl
How's everything going? How was the exam?1240 How are you? › used to ask someone if they are well and happy
'Nasılsınız?', 'Ne haber?'
"How are you Jane?" - "Oh, not so bad thanks."1240 How about..? › used to make a suggestion
Ne dersiniz ...?'
How about a drink? [+ doing sth] How about going to the cinema?1240 How come? informal › used to ask about the reason for something, especially when you feel surprised about it
'Niçin?', 'Nasıl?'
"Kate's gone to the party on her own." "How come?"1240How strange/stupid/weird, etc. is that? › said to mean that something is strange/stupid, etc.
→ See also know-howNe kadar acayip/aptalca/garip vs.'
1245(Definition of how adverb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish
© Cambridge University Press)
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