Learn Hardcore Turkish: Kütüphane daha sessiz.

Turkish often omits the present tense form of the verb "to be". In sentences like Kütüphane daha sessiz, the fact that the library is in a state (in this case, being quieter) is understood without an explicit copula, making the sentence more concise.

What does kütüphane mean?

Kütüphane means "library" in English.

What role does daha play in the sentence?

Daha means "more" and is used to form the comparative degree. When paired with sessiz, it implies that the library is "quieter" relative to another standard, even if that comparison isn’t explicitly mentioned.

How is the adjective sessiz functioning here?

Sessiz translates as "quiet." In this sentence, combined with daha, it creates a comparative form, meaning "quieter."

Why isn’t there a "than" clause specifying what the library is quieter than?

In Turkish, the comparative daha can imply a comparison without needing an explicit "than" phrase. The standard of comparison is usually clear from the context, so including a separate clause is often unnecessary.