Learn Hardcore Turkish: Model modern.

In Turkish, the present tense of the verb to be is usually omitted in simple predicate sentences. So, model modern directly translates to "The model is modern."

Why does the adjective modern come after model instead of before it?

Adjective placement in Turkish depends on the adjective’s role. When an adjective is used as a predicate complement—describing the subject—it follows the noun. In this sentence, modern describes the subject model, so it is positioned after it. Conversely, when an adjective directly modifies a noun (attributive use), it generally precedes the noun.

Do adjectives in Turkish change form to agree with the noun in terms of gender or number?

No, Turkish adjectives remain unchanged regardless of the noun’s gender or number. The form modern is used whether the noun is singular or plural, and Turkish does not mark gender on nouns.

Is the word order in model modern typical for Turkish sentences?

Yes, it is typical. Turkish often uses a subject–predicate structure without an explicit linking verb in the present tense. The subject (model) is followed by the predicate adjective (modern), which is standard in predicate sentences.

How would you express "modern model" as a descriptive noun phrase instead of a predicate sentence?

When forming a noun phrase with an attributive adjective in Turkish, the adjective usually precedes the noun. So, to say "modern model" as a noun phrase, you would place modern before model. The context clarifies whether the adjective is predicative (following the noun) or attributive (preceding the noun).