Turkish grammar: kişisel zamirler

What this grammar point covers

Personal pronouns in Turkish are words used to refer to people or things without using their names. They show who is speaking, who is being spoken to, or who is being talked about.

When to use it

Use Turkish personal pronouns to say 'I', 'you', 'he/she/it', 'we', 'you (plural/formal)', and 'they'. They are used at the beginning of sentences or to clarify who is doing the action. In Turkish, you can sometimes leave out the pronoun because the verb ending shows who is being talked about.

Key forms

• ben
• sen
• o
• biz
• siz
• onlar

Examples

Tips

• In Turkish, the verb ending usually shows the subject, so you don't always have to use the pronoun.
• The pronoun 'o' can mean 'he', 'she', or 'it' in Turkish.
• Use 'siz' for formal situations or when talking to more than one person.