Ben elma ve muz yiyorum.
English: I am eating apple and banana.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Cümle yapısı ve bağlaçlar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'bağlaçlar' are conjunctions. They are words used to connect words, phrases, or sentences. The most common are 've' (and), 'ama' (but), 'çünkü' (because), and 'veya' (or).
When to use it
Use these conjunctions to join words or sentences. 've' connects similar ideas. 'ama' shows contrast. 'çünkü' gives a reason. 'veya' gives a choice.
Key forms
- ve
- ama
- çünkü
- veya
Examples
O çalışıyor ama yorgun.
English: He/she is working but tired.
Dışarı çıkmıyorum çünkü yağmur yağıyor.
English: I am not going outside because it is raining.
Kahve veya çay ister misin?
English: Do you want coffee or tea?
Tips
- In Turkish, conjunctions like 've', 'ama', 'çünkü', and 'veya' are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
- Do not use a comma before 've' in a simple list.
- 'Çünkü' is usually followed by a reason or explanation.