In 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 / Own)
Kendi is used to emphasize that an action is done by the person themselves or for themselves. It must take possessive suffixes to match the subject.
Kendi with Possessive Suffixes:
Kendim: Myself
Kendin: Yourself
Kendisi: Himself / Herself
Kendimiz: Ourselves
Kendiniz: Yourselves (plural/formal)
Kendileri: Themselves
Practical Examples:
Ben kendim ütü yapıyorum: I am doing the ironing myself.
Kendine iyi bak: Take care of yourself.
Ödevini kendin yap: Do your homework by yourself.
The Word: Hep (All / Every)
Hep refers to a whole group. When referring to people, it almost always takes the plural possessive suffixes.
Common Forms of Hep:
Hepimiz: All of us
Hepiniz: All of you
Hepsi: All of them / All of it (often used for objects)
Practical Examples:
Hepimiz buradayız: All of us are here.
Soruların hepsi zor: All of the questions are difficult.
Hep beraber: All together (a common response to "Çok yaşa").
Hepiniz hoş geldiniz: Welcome, everyone (all of you).