Turkish grammar: karşılaştırma yapıları

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'karşılaştırma yapıları' are structures used to compare two things, people, or situations. They help you say if something is bigger, smaller, or the same as something else.

When to use it

Use these forms when you want to compare people, objects, or situations in Turkish, for example to say someone is taller, something is more beautiful, or two things are the same size.

Key forms

• -DAn ... daha + adjective (Ali'den daha uzun)
• kadar + adjective (Ali kadar uzun)

Examples

Tips

• Remember to use '-den/dan' after the thing you are comparing with.
• Use 'daha' before the adjective to mean 'more/er'.
• Use 'kadar' to say two things are equal in some way.