Bu bir masa.
English: This is a table.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- İsimler ve zamirler
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'isimler' are nouns. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
When to use it
Use nouns in Turkish to talk about objects, people, animals, places, or concepts. Nouns can be singular or plural, and they can be used with or without articles.
Key forms
- Singular: kitap, ev, masa
- Plural: kitaplar, evler, masalar
Examples
Kitaplar yeni.
English: The books are new.
Çocuk parkta oynuyor.
English: The child is playing in the park.
Arabalar kırmızı.
English: The cars are red.
Tips
- To make a noun plural, add '-lar' or '-ler' depending on the vowel harmony.
- Remember that Turkish does not use articles like 'a' or 'the' before nouns.
- Pay attention to vowel harmony when adding endings to nouns.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some borrowed words or foreign names may not follow the regular plural rules.