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Why is there no verb like is present in the sentence Elbise zarif?
In Turkish, the present tense copula (the equivalent of the English verb to be) is typically omitted. Even though Elbise zarif literally lacks an explicit verb, it fully conveys the meaning "The dress is elegant."
Why does the adjective zarif follow the noun elbise instead of preceding it?
When describing a noun predicatively (i.e., stating a characteristic about it), Turkish places the adjective after the noun. In contrast, if the adjective were used attributively to modify the noun directly, it would come before the noun (as in zarif elbise, meaning "elegant dress"). The order changes based on whether the adjective is part of the predicate or directly modifying the noun.
Is Elbise zarif considered a complete sentence in Turkish?
Yes, it is a complete sentence. Turkish often omits the copula in the present tense, so even without an explicit verb, the sentence clearly conveys that "The dress is elegant."
How would you form a question such as "Is the dress elegant?" using this sentence structure?
To change the statement into a question, you add the interrogative particle mi at the end. Thus, Elbise zarif mi? translates to "Is the dress elegant?" Remember that the particle may change slightly to follow vowel harmony rules.
What parts of speech are elbise and zarif in this sentence?
Elbise is a noun meaning "dress," and zarif is an adjective meaning "elegant." In this sentence, elbise serves as the subject, and zarif functions as the predicate adjective that describes it.
Why is there no definite article, such as "the," before elbise?
Turkish does not have definite or indefinite articles like "the" or "a" in English. The definiteness of a noun is understood from the context rather than through an explicit article.