Sen öğrenci misin?
English: Are you a student?
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Sorular
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'soru ekleri' are question particles used to turn a statement into a yes/no question. The most common is 'mi', which changes form based on vowel harmony.
When to use it
Use 'soru ekleri' to ask yes/no questions in Turkish. They are attached after the verb or the word you are asking about.
Key forms
- 'mi', 'mı', 'mu', 'mü' (according to vowel harmony)
- Placed after the word being questioned, usually after the verb
Examples
Bu kitap yeni mi?
English: Is this book new?
Ali evde mi?
English: Is Ali at home?
Yorgun musunuz?
English: Are you (plural/formal) tired?
Tips
- The question particle is separate from the verb and takes personal endings.
- Pay attention to vowel harmony: use 'mi', 'mı', 'mu', or 'mü' depending on the last vowel.
- Do not confuse the question particle with the verb endings.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In spoken Turkish, the question particle is often pronounced quickly and may sound like it is attached to the previous word.