Learn Hardcore Turkish: Büyüme önemli.

Turkish often omits the present tense copula (the equivalent of “is”) in simple nominal sentences. In this sentence, “Büyüme” (growth) stands as the subject and “önemli” (important) is the predicate adjective, so there’s no need for an explicit linking verb.

What does the word Büyüme mean and how is it formed?

Büyüme means “growth.” It is a nominalized form of the verb büyümek (“to grow”). The suffix -me (or -ma, depending on vowel harmony) turns the verb into an abstract noun, which is a common way in Turkish to express concepts like “growth.”

What role does önemli play in the sentence?

Önemli is an adjective meaning “important.” It serves as the predicate adjective describing the subject Büyüme. Even though there is no linking verb present, önemli directly attributes the quality of being important to the noun.

How is the word order structured, and is this typical for Turkish sentences?

The sentence follows the typical Turkish structure for a nominal predicate: the subject comes first followed by the predicate adjective. In Turkish, when stating that something “is” something, the linking verb is usually dropped in the present tense. This structure is quite common and is one of the features that learners notice when transitioning from English to Turkish.

Do adjectives in Turkish change to agree with the noun in any way, like in some other languages?