Nereye

Nereye is a Turkish interrogative adverb used to ask about direction or destination. Translated as “to where” or “where to,” it is used to inquire about where someone or something is headed. It contrasts with nerede, which asks about location rather than direction.

Formation and typical usage: Nereye is formed by the interrogative element ne plus the dative suffix -e, signaling movement toward a destination. It accompanies verbs of motion, such as gitmek (to go), gelmek (to come), and yürümek (to walk). Examples: Nereye gidiyorsunuz? (Where are you going?), Nereye bakıyorsun? (Where are you looking?), Nereye gideceğiz? (Where will we go?). In questions about extent or distance, phrases like nereye kadar are used, meaning “to what extent” or “how far.”

Grammatical notes: In Turkish, the question word itself remains fixed in the sentence while the verb carries the tense and person. Nereye can be used with both formal and informal speech and appears in both spoken and written Turkish. It forms part of common question constructions and is essential for asking about directions, routes, and destinations.

See also: Nerede, Nereye kadar, Turkish question words.