Elektronik başvuru geçerli değil; üstelik iletişim bilgileri de yok.

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Breakdown of Elektronik başvuru geçerli değil; üstelik iletişim bilgileri de yok.

• değil: not
• yok: to not exist
• geçerli: valid

Questions & Answers about Elektronik başvuru geçerli değil; üstelik iletişim bilgileri de yok.

Why is it Elektronik başvuru and not something like elektronik bir başvuru?

In Turkish, a bare noun can often correspond to English the, a/an, or just a general category, depending on context.

So Elektronik başvuru geçerli değil can mean:

• The electronic application is not valid
• An electronic application is not valid
• Electronic application is not valid

Adding bir would make it feel more like an electronic application in a more specific or countable sense, but it is not necessary here. In formal notices and statements, Turkish often leaves nouns bare.

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What exactly does başvuru mean, and how is it formed?

Başvuru means application, appeal, or submission, depending on context.

It comes from the verb başvurmak, which means to apply or to appeal/request officially.

So:

• başvurmak = to apply
• başvuru = application

This kind of noun formation is very common in Turkish: a verb can become a noun that names the action or result.

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Why does the sentence use geçerli değil instead of a single negative verb?