Ali ile sinemaya gittik.
English: We went to the cinema with Ali.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Edatlar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Turkish, 'edatlar' are words used to show relationships between words in a sentence, like place, time, cause, or manner.
When to use it
Use 'edatlar' to connect words and add meaning, such as talking about time (before, after), comparison (like, as), purpose (for), or accompaniment (with).
Key forms
- ile
- için
- gibi
- kadar
- sonra
- önce
- ile ilgili
Examples
Saat üçten sonra buluşalım.
English: Let's meet after three o'clock.
Senin gibi düşünmüyorum.
English: I don't think like you.
Senin için bir hediye aldım.
English: I bought a gift for you.
O, kardeşi kadar çalışkan.
English: He is as hardworking as his sibling.
Tips
- Some 'edatlar' require specific verb forms or noun cases, so check carefully.
- 'ile' can be attached to the word as '-le' or '-la' after vowels.
- Word order is important: 'edatlar' usually come after the word they relate to.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some 'edatlar' change form depending on the word they follow (like 'ile' becoming '-le' or '-la').