Turkish grammar: Koşul cümleleri

What this grammar point covers

Koşul cümleleri in Turkish are conditional sentences. They express situations that depend on a condition, usually using the word 'eğer' or the conditional suffix '-se/-sa'.

When to use it

Use koşul cümleleri to talk about possibilities, to give advice, to make suggestions, or to explain what will happen if something else happens.

Key forms

• 'eğer' + verb (e.g. Eğer gelirse, ...)
• Verb + '-se/-sa' (e.g. Gelirse, ...)
• Main clause with future, present, or imperative (e.g. ... seni ararım.)

Examples

Tips

• The conditional suffix '-se/-sa' is added to the verb stem.
• You can use 'eğer' at the beginning for emphasis, but it is optional.
• Do not use 'miş' or past tense in the condition part for general conditions.

Exceptions and edge cases

• Sometimes the conditional clause can come after the main clause.
• In spoken Turkish, 'eğer' is often omitted.