Ben de gideyim.
English: Let me go too.
- Language
- Turkish
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Fiil kipleri ve çatılar
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The 'dilek-istek kipi' in Turkish is a verb mood used to express wishes, desires, or unreal situations. It is often called the optative mood.
When to use it
Use this form in Turkish to express what you wish or want to happen, to make polite suggestions, or to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations.
Key forms
- Verb stem + -e/-a (dilek-istek kipi suffix)
- Examples: gideyim, gelsin, yapalım, okuyasın
Examples
Sen de gelsin.
English: Let him/her come too.
Yarın buluşalım.
English: Let's meet tomorrow.
Daha çok çalışasın.
English: May you study more.
O da bizimle oynasın.
English: Let him/her play with us too.
Tips
- Remember to use the correct suffix (-e or -a) depending on the last vowel of the verb stem.
- This mood is not used for real actions, but for wishes or suggestions.
- Don’t confuse it with the imperative or the subjunctive forms.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs may have irregular forms or drop a vowel when adding the suffix.