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Understanding the Passive Voice in Turkish (Edilgen Yapı)

In Turkish grammar, the passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the object affected by the action, rather than the person performing it. This guide will show you h...

Turkish Sentence Structure

grammar

Turkish is a unique and logical language. It is "agglutinative," meaning it adds suffixes to word roots to change their meaning. Here is the fundamental guide to building...

Accusative Case: Defined Object (-(y)I)

grammar

The Accusative case is used to indicate a specific direct object. If the object of your action is known, specific, or has been mentioned before, you must use this suffix.💡 Grammar...

Suffix of Capability: (-(y)Abil)

grammar

This form is used to express "can" or "be able to." It reflects physical/mental ability, permission, or possibility.Positive Form (Olumlu):Rule: Verb Stem + (y)...

Suffix of Certainty and Probability: (-dIr / -tIr)

grammar

The -dIr suffix is a versatile tool in Turkish that adds a specific "mood" to the sentence. Depending on the context, it can mean "I am guessing" or "This...

Making Polite Requests (Rica Etme)

grammar

In Turkish, the Geniş Zaman (Simple Present) is the standard way to ask someone to do something politely. While it looks like a question, it functions as a "Polite Command.&qu...