ask

To say or write something as a question in order to get information.

• Can I ask you a question?
  Sana bir soru sorabilir miyim?
• She asked me where I lived.
  Bana nerede yaşadığımı sordu.

To tell someone that you want that person to do something or to give you something.

• He asked his boss for a day off.
  Patronundan bir gün izin istedi.
• She asked me to close the window.
  Benden pencereyi kapatmamı rica etti.

To go to someone for advice or an opinion before making a decision.

• You should ask your lawyer before you sign anything.
  Bir şey imzalamadan önce avukatına danışmalısın.
• Ask your doctor if the pain gets worse.
  Ağrı artarsa doktorunuza danışın.

To invite someone to come to an event or to your home.

• They asked us to dinner on Saturday.
  Bizi cumartesi akşam yemeğine davet ettiler.
• Why don't you ask Ayşe to the party?
  Neden Ayşe'yi partiye çağırmıyorsun?

To want a particular amount of money for something that you are selling.

• How much are they asking for the house?
  Ev için ne kadar istiyorlar?
• He's asking 500 euros for his old bike.
  Eski bisikleti için 500 avro istiyor.

To expect or demand something from someone, often more than is fair.

• I think you're asking too much of her.
  Bence ondan çok fazla şey bekliyorsun.
• Is it too much to ask for a little quiet?
  Biraz sessizlik beklemek çok mu fazla?