Turkish grammar: Belgisiz zamirlerin kullanımı

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'belgisiz zamirler' are indefinite pronouns. They are used to refer to people or things in a general, non-specific way.

When to use it

Use belgisiz zamirler in Turkish when you talk about people or things without naming them exactly. They are helpful when you don't know, don't want to say, or don't need to specify who or what you mean.

Key forms

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

Examples

Tips

• Do not confuse 'biri' (someone) with 'bir' (a/an, one).
• Remember that 'kimse' can mean 'someone' in questions and 'no one' in negative sentences.
• Most belgisiz zamirler are written as one word.

Exceptions and edge cases

• The meaning of 'kimse' changes depending on whether the sentence is negative or interrogative.