Ben doktorum.
English: I am a doctor.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Fiiller ve zamanlar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'olmak' is a verb that means 'to be' or 'to become.' At the beginner level, it is often used to talk about someone's job, identity, age, or changes in state.
When to use it
Use 'olmak' to say what someone is, what they become, or to describe changes. It is used for professions, ages, nationalities, and when something changes from one state to another.
Key forms
- olmak (infinitive)
- -im, -sin, -dir, -iz, -siniz, -dirler (present tense suffixes for 'to be')
- oldum, oldun, oldu, olduk, oldunuz, oldular (past tense forms)
Examples
Sen mutlusun.
English: You are happy.
O öğrenci oldu.
English: He/She became a student.
Biz yorgunuz.
English: We are tired.
Siz öğretmensiniz.
English: You (plural/formal) are teachers.
Tips
- In the present tense, 'olmak' is usually not written as a separate word. Instead, use the correct suffix.
- For the past tense, use 'oldu' and its forms as a separate word.
- Do not use 'olmak' with adjectives in the present tense; just use the correct suffix.