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Usages of -de
Yerde kir var.
There is dirt on the ground.
Gölde küçük bir tekne kiraladık ve dalgalarla oynadık.
We rented a small boat on the lake and played with the waves.
Kayık sessizce gölde duruyor.
The boat sits quietly on the lake.
Ben minderde kitap okuyorum.
I am reading a book on the cushion.
Peynir tabakta zeytin ve cevizlerle birlikte sunuldu.
Cheese was served on a plate with olives and walnuts.
Menüde çorba ve ekmek var.
The menu has soup and bread.
Yeni varyasyon sahnede dikkat çekiyor.
The new variation attracts attention on stage.
Sözleşmede imza var.
There is a signature on the contract.
Tepedeki eski kale günbatımında görkemli bir siluet oluşturuyor.
The old castle on the hill creates a magnificent silhouette at sunset.
Koro sahnede şarkı söylüyor.
The choir is singing on the stage.
Şarkıcı sahnede şarkı söylüyor.
The singer is singing on the stage.
Bu ad listede.
This name is on the list.
Sahilde gün batımını izlemek üzere biraz erken çıktık.
We left a bit early in order to watch the sunset on the shore.
Akşam kestane alıp sahilde yürüyelim.
Let’s buy chestnuts in the evening and walk on the seaside.
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