Eğer hava güzel olursa, pikniğe gideriz.
English: If the weather is nice, we will go for a picnic.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Fiil kipleri ve çatılar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'şart kipi' (conditional mood) in Turkish is used to talk about conditions, possibilities, or hypothetical situations. At B2 level, you will see it used in a wide range of contexts, not just simple 'if' sentences.
When to use it
Use the şart kipi in Turkish to talk about what could happen if something else happens, to give advice, make polite requests, express wishes, or discuss hypothetical or unreal situations.
Key forms
- Verb stem + -se/-sa (present conditional suffix)
- Ben gidersem, sen gelmezsen, o yaparsa, biz kalırsak, siz söylerseniz, onlar başlarlarsa
Examples
Sen çalışırsan, sınavı geçersin.
English: If you study, you will pass the exam.
Benimle konuşmazsan, seni anlayamam.
English: If you don't talk to me, I can't understand you.
Erken kalkarsak, treni kaçırmayız.
English: If we get up early, we won't miss the train.
Tips
- Remember to use the correct suffix (-se or -sa) depending on vowel harmony.
- The conditional form is often used with 'eğer' at the beginning, but 'eğer' is optional.
- Do not confuse the conditional form with the future tense; they have different uses.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs with irregular stems (like 'gelmek' becoming 'gelirse') may look a bit different but follow the same rules.
- The negative form uses '-mezse/-mazsa' after the verb stem.