Word
Kıyafet güzel.
Meaning
The outfit is beautiful.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Kıyafet güzel.
What does kıyafet mean in English?
Kıyafet translates to "clothes" or "attire." It generally refers to an article of clothing or clothing as a whole, with its exact nuance determined by context.
Why is there no verb like "is" between kıyafet and güzel?
In Turkish, the present tense copula (the equivalent of "is") is usually omitted. The sentence structure is simply subject + predicate adjective, so güzel acts as the predicate describing kıyafet without an explicit linking verb.
How does the adjective güzel function in this sentence?
In Kıyafet güzel, güzel is a predicate adjective that follows the subject to describe it. Unlike some languages where adjectives must agree in gender or number, Turkish adjectives remain in their base form regardless of the noun.
Since Turkish does not have articles like "the" or "a," how do we know if kıyafet is definite or indefinite?
Turkish does not use articles, so definiteness or indefiniteness is determined by context. The sentence Kıyafet güzel can imply either a specific item of clothing or clothing in general, depending on the situation.
Does the adjective güzel change its form to match the noun?