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Questions & Answers about Trafik yoğun.
Why isn’t there a linking verb (like is) in the sentence Trafik yoğun.?
In Turkish, the present tense generally omits the copula (the linking verb). The sentence literally translates to “Traffic heavy,” with the meaning of is understood from context.
What does the word trafik mean in this sentence?
The word trafik means “traffic,” referring to vehicles on the road.
What role does the adjective yoğun play in Trafik yoğun.?
Yoğun is a predicate adjective that describes the subject trafik. In this context, it means “heavy,” “dense,” or “congested.”
How does the word order in Turkish compare to English in this example?
Turkish typically follows a subject–predicate structure. Here, trafik (the subject) is directly followed by yoğun (the predicate adjective), without needing a copula like English’s “is.”
Can this sentence be modified to emphasize the intensity of the traffic?
Yes, you can add intensity by inserting the adverb çok before yoğun. For example, Trafik çok yoğun. translates to “Traffic is very heavy.”