The Verb “to be” | Nominal Sentences in Turkish in One Video

Unlock Nominal Sentences in Turkish with "The Verb 'to be'"
Are you ready to dive into the world of Turkish grammar? Join us in this comprehensive lesson where we demystify Nominal Sentences in Turkish, focusing on the Copulative Verb ("Ek fiil") and its four distinct forms.
🗝️Key Topics Covered:
The Copulative Verb (Ek fiil) in Turkish: Gain a thorough understanding of the Copulative Verb, which comes in four distinct forms. We'll explore all four forms in detail, equipping you with the knowledge to use them effectively.
Positive Nominal Sentences: Learn how to construct positive nominal sentences in the present tense, a fundamental aspect of Turkish grammar.
How to Negate Nominal Sentences: Discover the nuances of negating nominal sentences, a skill that's essential for clear communication in Turkish.
Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in Turkish or an advanced learner aiming to deepen your understanding of Turkish grammar, this video has something for you.
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00:00 Merhabalar ben Sercan
00:04 Positive Nominal Sentences in the Known Past Tense
11:52 Negative Nominal Sentences in the Known Past Tense
19:03 Positive Nominal Sentences in the Heard Past Tense
26:36 Negative Nominal Sentences in the Heard Past Tense
32:42 Positive Nominal Sentences in the Present Tense
38:34 Negative Nominal Sentences in the Present Tense
Introduction to the Copulative Verb : • Turkish Grammar : Posi...
Personal Pronouns and Suffixes in Turkish | 31 : • Turkish Grammar : Pers...
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2 Way Vowel Harmony: • Turkish Grammar: 2 Way...
4 Way Vowel Harmony: • Turkish Grammar : 4 Wa...
Consonant Mutation : • Turkish Grammar: Conso...
Buffer Letters Part 1 : • Turkish Grammar : Buff...
Buffer Letters Part 2: • Turkish Grammar : Buff...
Vowel Omission: • Turkish Grammar : Vowe...
Vowel Mutation: • Turkish Grammar : Vowe...
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[@USilva-zg1qr]

Ne güzel öğretmen. One of the best turkish channels that I know. Keep going Sercan, you deserve all the success in the world. Greetings from Brazil.

[@TurkishJourney]

Thank you so much for your encouragment. Your comment definitely gives me motivation. Thank you and greetings to Brazil.

[@blondilass]

You are a good teacher, clear pronunciation in both languages. Thank you very much.

[@TurkishJourney]

Thank you for your encouraging comment. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@ajengutamee7823]

Teşekkür ederim for the video abi. Keep making new video

[@TurkishJourney]

A new video is coming soon. Thank you

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Very nice >>>>>> Thank you

[@TurkishJourney]

I am glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment.

[@iraklitos20022003]

Merhaba hocam!!!

[@TurkishJourney]

Merhaba.....

[@oejindreramnandanlal4574]

Hoçam the y is only for nouns (hastaydım) and not for verbs (anladım) when ending on a vowel ?

[@TurkishJourney]

Not really, it depends on the situation. In your example, the case is very different. Anla-dı-m is the known past tense of the verb "anlamak". If you use future tense with the same verb, then you would need a buffer letter, because the verb stem ends in a vowel and the suffix begins in a vowel. Anla-y-acağ(k)-ım Hastaydım is very different than that. -dı in this one, is not known past tense suffix however ever it is the known past tense copula. The original version of hastaydım is "hasta idim". (idim is the known past tense conjugation of the copulative verb for the 1st singular person.) When we attach that past to the nominal (hasta), -i drops and the buffer letter -y is used in between (hastaydım.) The details if this can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqwcoOwaL2Yr6s In general, you can learn about the buffer letters here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrKqZuqqJqcnaM

[@oejindreramnandanlal4574]

@@TurkishJourney Hoçam Tesekkür ederim. I watched the vıdeos. They indeed give şn detail the difference and the way to handle these suffixes.

[@TurkishJourney]

I am glad you liked them.

[@krokusd5361]

Merhaba, çok güzel bir videoyu. Teşekkür ederim. The following text is correct, according to a friend of mine who is a Turkish native speaker: "En yakın arkadaşımın adı Katarina'dır. O Slovakyalıdır ama Avusturya'da yaşıyor. O yeşil gözlü, uzun kahverengi saçlı, zayıf ve kısa boylu bir kadındır." I however don't understand why I need to write the "-dır" suffix in the following words: "Katarina'dır", "Slovakyalıdır" and "kadındır". My friend just told me that it sounds more natural if I do so, but this explanation doesn't help me at all. 😅 Can You please enlighten me? Is it maybe that I have to use the old Turkish when I am describing someone?

[@TurkishJourney]

Hi there. Let me explain this way. To answer your question: This is not natural at all. The sentences can be accepted correct grammatically. -dır copula is not necessary at all. Let me write how we say these sentences (without making them how natives would form these sentences. "En yakın arkadaşımın adı Katarina. O Slovakyalı ama Avusturya yaşıyor.O yeşil gözlü, uzun kahverengi saçlı, zayıf ve kısa boylu bir kadın." And now, how natives would form these sentences: "En yakın arkadaşımın adı Katarina. Slovakyalı ama Avusturya yaşıyor. Yeşil gözlü, uzun kahverengi saçlı, zayıf ve kısa boylu bir kadın." In Turkish, there is no need to announce the personal pronoun again and again until you change the personal pronoun. (Take a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6mmGCtoJKAg5o. If you wanna be nicer, you would say: "En yakın arkadaşımın adı Katarina. Slovakyalı ama Avusturya yaşıyor. Katarina yeşil gözlü, uzun kahverengi saçlı, zayıf ve kısa boylu bir hanımefendi." Concerning -dır copula. This is actually the simple present tense of the copulative verb. However, this is traditioally used for generalization and assumption purposes in nominal sentences. If you use this copula in the sentence above, it makes it sounds it so so formal, other than that it sounds so weird to the native ear. Take a look at here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2bQfniqq9KcndE Hope this helps.

[@krokusd5361]

Merhaba, senin cevapların çok teşekkürler. Anladım. 😊 So, is "Avusturya'da yaşıyor" correct or " Avusturya yaşıyor"? Bu arada, Avusturya'dan selamlar. 🤗

[@TurkishJourney]

"Avusturya'da yaşıyor." means "He/She/It lives in Austria." Literal translation is "He/She/It is living in Austria." "Avusturya yaşıyor." can be translated as "Austria lives." or better to say "Avusturya is alive." But for sure this does not make any sense. :)