Her şey güzel.

to be

Breakdown of Her şey güzel.

• güzel: beautiful
• her şey: everything

Questions & Answers about Her şey güzel.

What is the literal translation of Her şey güzel?

It literally means "Everything is beautiful." Notice that the English “is” is understood but omitted in Turkish, which is a common feature in everyday language.

How does Turkish handle the copula in this sentence?

In Turkish, the present tense copula (the equivalent of “is”) is usually omitted. So instead of saying "Her şey is güzel," you simply say "Her şey güzel." This omission is standard in nominal sentences.

Why is there no article before "her şey" like “the” in English?

Turkish does not have articles equivalent to English “a” or “the.” The phrase "her şey" directly means "everything" without requiring an article.

What does the word "güzel" represent in this sentence?

Güzel is an adjective meaning "beautiful" or "nice." In the sentence, it acts as the predicate describing the subject "her şey."

Can a copula be added for formality, and what does that change?

Yes, you can add the formal copula. For instance, "Her şey güzeldir" includes the suffix -dir, which plays the role of the copula (“is”). Both "Her şey güzel" and "Her şey güzeldir" mean "Everything is beautiful," but the version with -dir is more formal and less common in casual speech.