Turkish grammar: belirtili nesne

What this grammar point covers

The 'belirtili nesne' in Turkish is the 'definite object' in a sentence. It is used when talking about a specific thing or person that receives the action.

When to use it

Use the 'belirtili nesne' when you are talking about a specific object or person that is affected by the verb. For example, when you say 'I see the cat' (a specific cat), you use this form.

Key forms

• Noun + -(ı)i / -(ı)ı / -(u)u / -(ü)ü (according to vowel harmony)
• Examples: kitabı, arabayı, evi, köpeği

Examples

Tips

• Always use the correct ending for the noun based on vowel harmony.
• Do not use this form for general or indefinite objects.
• The object comes before the verb in Turkish sentences.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Some irregular nouns may have consonant changes when adding the ending, like 'ağaç' → 'ağacı'.