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Questions & Answers about Ben resmi kaydediyorum.
Why is the subject pronoun Ben included even though Turkish often drops it?
In Turkish, verb endings already indicate the subject, so including Ben (meaning I) is not strictly necessary. It’s added for emphasis or to avoid ambiguity in contexts where highlighting the subject is important.
How is the present continuous form created in kaydediyorum?
The present continuous is formed by attaching a continuous suffix (in this case, -iyor according to vowel harmony) to the verb stem, then adding the personal ending. For the verb kaydetmek (“to record/save”), the stem becomes kaydet; after a phonological adjustment, it turns into kaydediyorum for “I am recording.”
What does the -i in resmi indicate?
The -i is an accusative case marker, which shows that the noun is a definite direct object. Thus, resmi means “the picture” (a specific picture) rather than an unspecified one.
Why does the verb change from kaydet to kayde in this conjugation?
When a vowel-initial suffix is added to a verb ending in a voiceless consonant like t, Turkish phonological rules often require that consonant to become voiced, changing t to d. This adjustment—seen in kaydediyorum—ensures smoother pronunciation.
Can the subject Ben be omitted in everyday conversation?
Yes, it can. Since the verb ending -iyorum clearly indicates the first person singular, native speakers frequently omit Ben in casual speech unless they want to emphasize the subject or clarify who is performing the action.