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What does ses mean in this sentence?
Ses translates to “voice” or “sound” in English. In this context, it typically refers to someone’s voice.
What is the function of the word çok in this sentence?
Çok means “very” and functions as an intensifier. It modifies the adjective güzel to indicate that the voice is not just beautiful, but very beautiful.
What does güzel mean here?
Güzel means “beautiful” (or “nice”) in English. It describes the quality of the voice mentioned in the sentence.
Why is there no verb like “is” in the sentence “Ses çok güzel.”?
Turkish often omits the linking verb “to be” in the present tense when stating qualities or conditions. The sentence “Ses çok güzel.” is complete without explicitly including a verb, even though it conveys the meaning “The voice is very beautiful.”
Why is there no article like “the” before ses?
Turkish does not use articles such as “a” or “the.” Therefore, ses appears without any article, unlike in English where you might say “The voice.”
How does the word order in “Ses çok güzel.” compare to typical English sentences?
In Turkish, the basic order in nominal sentences like this one is often Subject + Modifier + Adjective. Here, ses is the subject, çok is the intensifier (modifier), and güzel is the adjective describing the subject. English often requires a linking verb and articles, so the structure feels different.
Can a linking verb be added to this sentence, and if so, how?
Yes, a linking verb can be included for emphasis or formality. You might see it as “Ses çok güzel dir.” However, in everyday spoken Turkish, the copula is usually omitted, making “Ses çok güzel.” perfectly acceptable.
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