Learn Hardcore Turkish: İnternet, bilgiye hızlı erişim sağlar. - The internet provides quick access to information.

The noun bilgi (meaning “information”) takes the dative case ending -ye to indicate a direction or target—in this case, showing that the Internet provides access to information.

How does the adjective “hızlı” function within the phrase “hızlı erişim,” and what does its placement tell us about Turkish syntax?

In Turkish, adjectives always come before the noun they modify. Here, hızlı (meaning “fast”) directly precedes erişim (meaning “access”), forming the phrase “hızlı erişim” which translates as “fast access.” This placement reflects the typical adjective–noun order in Turkish.

What tense and person is the verb “sağlar,” and how can you tell?

The verb sağlar is in the simple present tense and is conjugated for the third person singular. It comes from the verb sağlamak (meaning “to provide”) and, like many Turkish verbs, the subject is implied by the verb form—in this case, the subject is İnternet.

Why is there a comma after “İnternet” in this sentence, and is it strictly required?

The comma after İnternet serves as a brief pause that can emphasize the subject or separate it stylistically from the rest of the sentence. While Turkish punctuation rules allow for some flexibility and the comma isn’t always mandatory in short sentences, its use here enhances clarity.

Why are there no articles (like “the” or “a”) before “İnternet” or “bilgi,” unlike in English?

Turkish does not use articles. Nouns such as İnternet and bilgi appear without definite or indefinite articles, which is a standard feature of the language.