olumlu cümleler grammar in Turkish

Language: Turkish
Level: A2
Unit: Soru ve olumsuzluk
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'olumlu cümleler' are positive (affirmative) sentences. These sentences state that something happens, exists, or is true.

When to use it

Use positive sentences in Turkish to say what someone does, what something is, or what will happen. They are used for statements, facts, and descriptions.

Key forms

Subject + verb (affirmative form)
Example: Ben kitap okurum.
Present tense: -ar/-er, -ır/-ir/-ur/-ür endings (Ben giderim.)
Past tense: -dı/-di/-du/-dü endings (Sen geldin.)
Future tense: -acak/-ecek endings (O yapacak.)

Examples

Ben kahve içerim.

English: I drink coffee.

Sen çok güzel konuşuyorsun.

English: You speak very well.

O bugün okula gidiyor.

English: He/She is going to school today.

Biz film izledik.

English: We watched a movie.

Onlar yarın gelecek.

English: They will come tomorrow.

Tips

In Turkish, the verb usually comes at the end of the sentence.
Be careful with verb endings; they change according to tense and subject.
Do not add any negative particles like 'değil' or 'ma/mez' in positive sentences.