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Questions & Answers about Bugün çok sakin.
What does bugün mean, and what role does it play in the sentence?
Bugün translates to today. It functions as a temporal adverb that sets the time frame in which the state of being calm is observed.
Why is there no verb like is present in the sentence Bugün çok sakin?
In Turkish, especially in simple equative or descriptive sentences, the linking verb (equivalent to is) is typically omitted because its presence is understood from the context.
What role does çok play in this sentence?
Çok acts as an intensifying adverb. It modifies the adjective sakin, amplifying its meaning to imply very calm.
Is sakin an adjective, and does it change form depending on the subject?
Yes, sakin is an adjective meaning calm or quiet. In Turkish, adjectives are generally invariable—they do not change form based on number or gender.
Would it be correct to include a linking verb in this sentence?
While it is grammatically possible to add a copula in certain contexts, everyday Turkish prefers to omit the linking verb in simple descriptive sentences like this one.
How would you negate this sentence to say, "Today is not very calm"?
To form the negative, you would add değil at the end. The negated sentence becomes Bugün çok sakin değil.