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Questions & Answers about Detay önemli.
What does the sentence Detay önemli mean in English?
It translates to Detail is important. The sentence states that the concept or element of detail holds significance.
Why is there no linking verb like is present in the sentence?
Turkish often omits the copula (the equivalent of is in English) in the present tense when forming simple predicate sentences. In Detay önemli, the adjective önemli directly describes the noun detay without needing an extra word.
What are the parts of speech for each word in Detay önemli?
Detay is a noun meaning detail, and önemli is an adjective meaning important. Together, they form a predicative structure where the adjective explains the quality of the noun.
Why is there no article before detay, like the or a, as we see in English?
Turkish does not use articles such as the or a. Instead, definiteness is generally implied or determined by context rather than being explicitly marked by an article.
Is it possible to say Detay önemlidir instead, and if so, what is the difference?