Language
Turkish
Level
B1
Unit
Zamanlar ve Kipler
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

The 'istek kipi' in Turkish is the optative mood. It is used to express wishes, desires, or requests.

When to use it

Use 'istek kipi' when you want to express what you wish to do, what someone else wishes to do, or to make polite suggestions.

Key forms

  • The main suffix is -e/-a, added to the verb stem: gel-e-yim, oku-ya-lım.
  • Personal endings are added after the suffix: -yim, -sin, -lim, -siniz, -sinler.

Examples

Yarın görüş-e-lim.

English: Let's meet tomorrow.

Ben de gel-e-yim.

English: Let me come too.

Sen de oku-ya-sın.

English: You may read too.

Biraz dinlen-e-lim.

English: Let's rest a bit.

Tips

  • The vowel in the suffix (-e/-a) depends on vowel harmony.
  • The suffix comes after the verb stem, before the personal ending.
  • Do not confuse 'istek kipi' with the imperative mood.

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