zamirler grammar in Turkish

Language: Turkish
Level: A1
Unit: İsimler ve zamirler
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'zamirler' are pronouns. Pronouns are words used to replace nouns, so you don't have to repeat the same name or thing again and again.

When to use it

Use pronouns in Turkish to talk about people or things without repeating their names. They are often used at the beginning of sentences as the subject.

Key forms

ben (I)
sen (you, singular)
o (he/she/it)
biz (we)
siz (you, plural/formal)
onlar (they)

Examples

Ben öğrenciyim.

English: I am a student.

Sen öğretmensin.

English: You are a teacher.

O evde.

English: He/She/It is at home.

Biz parktayız.

English: We are in the park.

Onlar mutlu.

English: They are happy.

Tips

In Turkish, the verb endings often show who is doing the action, so you can sometimes leave out the pronoun.
The pronoun 'o' is used for he, she, and it—there is no gender difference.
Remember that 'siz' can be used for both formal situations and when speaking to more than one person.