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Questions & Answers about Fiyatlar eşit.
What does fiyatlar mean, and how is the plural formed?
Fiyat means “price” in Turkish. By adding the plural suffix -lar to form fiyatlar, it indicates more than one price, translating to “prices.”
Why is there no verb equivalent to “are” in the sentence “Fiyatlar eşit.”?
In Turkish, the present simple tense often omits the copula (the linking verb “to be”). The adjective eşit serves directly as the predicate, so there’s no need for a separate word for “are.”
What part of speech is eşit and how does it function in this sentence?
Eşit is an adjective that means “equal” or “the same.” In the sentence, it functions as a predicate adjective that describes the subject fiyatlar, indicating that the prices are equal.
Do adjectives in Turkish change form based on whether the noun is singular or plural?
No, Turkish adjectives do not change their form according to number or gender. The adjective eşit remains the same whether it refers to a singular noun or a plural noun like fiyatlar.
What is the word order in “Fiyatlar eşit.”, and how does it compare to English?
The word order follows a subject–predicate structure. Fiyatlar (prices) is the subject, and eşit (equal) is the predicate adjective. This order is similar to English (“Prices are equal”), except that Turkish omits the linking verb.
Can the sentence be made more formal by adding a copula, and how would that work?
Yes. In formal or written Turkish, you can add the copula suffix -dir to the adjective to form eşitdir. This makes the sentence “Fiyatlar eşitdir,” which is more emphatic, though in everyday language the simpler “Fiyatlar eşit.” is preferred.