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why do you ask

/waɪ du ju æsk/ /waɪ duː juː ɑːsk/
expression Everyday Life Neutral
Colloquial
  1. 1 neden soruyorsun, niye sordun

Definition (English)

Used to inquire about the reason or motivation behind someone's question.

Example Sentences

  1. Why do you ask? Is something wrong with the car?
    Neden soruyorsun? Arabada bir sorun mu var?
  2. "Are you free on Saturday?" "Maybe. Why do you ask?"
    "Cumartesi boş musun?" "Olabilir. Niye sordun?"

Synonyms

what makes you ask

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