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Questions & Answers about Görünüm modern.
Why does the sentence "Görünüm modern." not include a verb equivalent to "is"?
In Turkish, linking verbs like is are often omitted in simple present tense statements. The sentence "Görünüm modern." directly conveys "The appearance is modern" without needing an explicit auxiliary, which is a common feature in Turkish syntax.
What does the word görünüm mean in this context?
The word görünüm translates to "appearance" or "look." It refers to the external aspect or impression of something or someone, as understood from the context.
How is the adjective modern functioning in the sentence?
Modern serves as a predicate adjective that describes görünüm. In this predicative structure, the adjective follows the subject without any additional copular verb, directly attributing the quality of being modern to the appearance.
How can I form a question or a negative sentence using the same structure?
To form a question, you attach the interrogative particle mi at the end, resulting in "Görünüm modern mi?" which means "Is the appearance modern?" For a negative sentence, you include değil after the adjective: "Görünüm modern değil." This translates to "The appearance is not modern."
Are adjectives ever placed before the noun in Turkish, and what is the difference?
Yes, adjectives can be placed before the noun when they are used attributively. For example, modern görünüm would mean "modern appearance" with the adjective directly modifying the noun. In contrast, when used predicatively—as in "Görünüm modern."—the adjective follows the subject and describes its state, with the linking verb being implicitly understood.