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Questions & Answers about Eylem önemli.
Why is there no linking verb like is in the sentence Eylem önemli?
In Turkish, the simple present of the copula (the verb to be) is usually omitted. That’s why instead of saying “Action is important,” the language simply puts the subject (eylem) next to the predicate adjective (önemli), using a zero-copula structure.
How does the word order in Eylem önemli compare to English?
In English, you would typically say “Action is important,” following a subject + verb + predicate structure. In Turkish, however, the linking verb is dropped, so the sentence is constructed as subject + predicate adjective. This means önemli comes directly after eylem without an intervening verb.
Is önemli acting as a predicate adjective or an attributive adjective in this sentence?
In this sentence, önemli functions as a predicate adjective. It describes the subject (eylem) in a predicative role, rather than modifying the noun directly as an attributive adjective. If it were attributive (modifying the noun), it would usually appear before the noun—as in önemli eylem (meaning “important action”).
What is the grammatical role of eylem in Eylem önemli?
Eylem is a noun in its nominative form and serves as the subject of the sentence. It directly pairs with the predicate adjective önemli to form a complete statement, “Action is important,” without needing any extra markers or suffixes.
Can the sentence be made more formal, and if so, how?
Yes, the sentence can be made more formal by adding a copular suffix to the adjective. For example, saying Eylem önemlidir includes the suffix -dir, explicitly conveying the meaning “Action is important” in a more formal or explicit manner.