Turkish grammar: sıfat tamlaması

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'sıfat tamlaması' means an adjective phrase. This is when an adjective describes a noun, making its meaning more specific.

When to use it

Use this structure when you want to give more information about a noun, such as its color, size, or quality.

Key forms

• adjective + noun (e.g., büyük ev, kırmızı elma, güzel kız)

Examples

Tips

• The adjective always comes before the noun in Turkish.
• Do not add any extra endings to the adjective; only the noun may change for plural or case.
• Each adjective can be used with many different nouns.