qayerdan

Qayerdan is an Uzbek interrogative adverb meaning “from where.” It is used to ask about origin, source, or starting point, such as a person’s hometown, a city, or the place something comes from. In everyday Uzbek, qayerdan appears in questions like “Qayerdansiz?” (Where are you from?) or “Qayerdan kelayapsiz?” (Where are you coming from?)

Etymology and form: The word combines qayer, meaning “where,” with the ablative suffix -dan, which marks origin or source in Uzbek. The result is a single word that functions as a question word in phrases about origin. The form is standard in both formal and informal speech.

Usage notes: Qayerdan is versatile and appears with a range of verbs and nouns to specify origin. It can be used alone as a short question or paired with other elements to clarify what is being asked about, for example, “Qayerdan kelgand‑siz?” (From where did you come?) or “Qayerdan kelayotganingizni aytsangiz?” (Please tell where you are coming from). In responses, speakers typically name a place of origin, such as a country, city, or hometown, or use other locational phrases.

Translations and equivalence: In English, qayerdan corresponds to “from where” or “where from.” In other Turkic languages, similar constructions exist (for example, Turkish nereden). The word is a foundational element of Uzbek question formation and is widely understood across dialects of Uzbek.