This is the 1735th most frequent Turkish word.
neden
The Turkish word "neden" means "why" or "reason" in English.
Here, 'neden' means 'why' and is used as an interrogative word to ask for the reason behind an action.
Neden geç kaldın?
Why are you late?
In this sentence, 'neden' is used as 'reason' to refer to a cause or justification for something.
Geç kalmanın nedeni neydi?
What was the reason for being late?
Here, 'neden' also means 'reason' and is placed in a clause to specify the underlying cause of the situation described.