Learn Hardcore Turkish: Film heyecan verici.

In Turkish, the present tense copula (the equivalent of "is") is usually omitted in simple predicative sentences. The sentence naturally implies "The film is exciting" without needing an explicit linking verb.

What does "heyecan verici" mean and how is it formed?

"Heyecan verici" literally translates to "excitement-giving." It is an adjective phrase created by combining the noun "heyecan" (excitement) with the suffix "-verici," which turns a noun into an adjective that describes something as giving or causing that quality—thereby meaning "exciting."

Why isn’t there an article like "the" before "Film"?

Turkish does not use definite or indefinite articles like "the" or "a." Nouns are used without these markers, so "Film" can mean either "film" or "the film" depending on context.

Can the sentence include a linking verb, and if so, how would that change it?

Yes, you can add the linking verb. A more formal version might be "Film heyecan vericidir." Here, the suffix "-dir" is added to explicitly state the copula, but in everyday Turkish, dropping it—as in "Film heyecan verici."—is common and perfectly acceptable.

How does the word order in this Turkish sentence compare to the English equivalent?

In English, the sentence is structured as "The film is exciting," with the verb "is" between the subject and the adjective. In Turkish, however, when the copula is omitted, the subject and the predicate adjective are placed directly next to each other as in "Film heyecan verici." This streamlined order is typical in Turkish and still conveys the complete meaning.