Ali yavaşça yürüyor.
English: Ali is walking slowly.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Sıfatlar ve zarflar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'basit zarflar' are simple adverbs. They are words that describe how, when, or where something happens. They help add more information to verbs.
When to use it
Use basit zarflar in Turkish to explain how an action is done, when it happens, or where it takes place. They make your sentences clearer and more detailed.
Key forms
- yavaşça (slowly)
- hızlıca (quickly)
- şimdi (now)
- burada (here)
- dışarıda (outside)
Examples
Öğrenciler şimdi dersteler.
English: The students are in class now.
Köpek dışarıda oynuyor.
English: The dog is playing outside.
Ben burada bekliyorum.
English: I am waiting here.
Çocuklar hızlıca koşuyor.
English: The children are running quickly.
Tips
- Basit zarflar usually come before or after the verb in Turkish sentences.
- Do not confuse adverbs with adjectives. Adverbs describe actions, not nouns.
- Some adverbs do not change form, no matter the subject or verb.