Turkish grammar: bulunma hali

What this grammar point covers

The 'bulunma hali' in Turkish is called the locative case. It is used to show where something or someone is (in, on, at a place).

When to use it

Use the locative case when you want to say that something or someone is in, on, or at a place. It answers the question 'Where?'.

Key forms

• The locative suffix is -de or -da, and changes to -te or -ta after certain consonants.
• Example: evde, okulda, parkta, şehirde

Examples

Tips

• Pay attention to vowel harmony when adding the suffix: use -de/-da or -te/-ta depending on the word.
• After words ending in 'p, ç, t, k, f, h, s, ş', use -te or -ta.
• Do not use the locative for directions (to a place); use it only for location.