Expressing Duration: (Since / For) in Turkish
grammarIn Turkish, to describe an action that started in the past and continues today, we use DAn beri and -DIr. These function similarly to "Since" and "For" in Engli...
Read moreTime Expressions: Before and After Verbs (mAdAn önce / DIktAn sonra)
grammarWhile using "before/after" with nouns is simple, using them with verbs requires specific suffixes to turn the action into a time-based adverbial phrase.Rule: Before doing...
Read moreTime Expressions: Before and After Nouns (DAn önce / sonra)
grammarTo say "before [Noun]" or "after [Noun]" in Turkish, you must use the ablative case suffix (-DAn, meaning "from") attached to the noun before adding t...
Read moreExpressing Range: From... Until... (dan... kadar)
grammarThis structure is used to describe a range in time or space, equivalent to the English "From... to..." or "From... until...". It relies on combining two differe...
Read moreTelling Time in Turkish (Saatler)
Turkish VocabularyTo tell the time in Turkish, you need to distinguish between simply stating the current time and specifying the time at which an action occurs.💡 Key Vocabulary:Saat: Hour / ClockD...
Read moreUnderstanding "Kendi" and "Hep" in Turkish
Turkish VocabularyIn this lesson, we explore two versatile words: Kendi (Self) and Hep (All/Everyone). These are essential for adding emphasis and clarity to your sentences.The Word: Kendi (Self / O...
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