Language
Turkish
Level
B1
Unit
Zamirler ve Ekleri
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'belgisiz zamirler' are indefinite pronouns. They refer to people or things in a general way, without specifying exactly who or what.

When to use it

Use belgisiz zamirler when you want to talk about people or things in a general or indefinite way. For example, when you don't know exactly who or what you are referring to, or when it is not important to be specific.

Key forms

  • biri
  • birisi
  • bazı
  • hiçbiri
  • herkes
  • kimse
  • bazıları

Examples

Biri kapıyı çaldı.

English: Someone knocked on the door.

Hiçbiri gelmedi.

English: None of them came.

Bazıları elma seviyor.

English: Some (of them) like apples.

Kimse evde yok.

English: No one is at home.

Herkes mutlu.

English: Everyone is happy.

Tips

  • Pay attention to the difference between 'biri' (someone) and 'birisi' (someone), both are similar but 'birisi' is a bit more formal.
  • 'Hiçbiri' is used for negative sentences.
  • 'Kimse' is usually used in negative sentences in Turkish.

Exceptions and edge cases

  • 'Kimse' can mean 'anyone' in positive questions, but 'no one' in negative sentences.

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