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Questions & Answers about Evin kapısı açık.
Why is the noun “ev” modified to “evin” in the sentence?
In Turkish, when one noun possesses another, the possessor takes the genitive case. Here, “ev” becomes “evin” with the genitive suffix “-in” to indicate “of the house,” showing that the house is the possessor of the door.
What does the suffix on “kapısı” indicate?
The word “kapı” (door) receives a third person singular possesive suffix “-sı,” which attaches to the noun to show that it belongs to someone (in this case, the house). Thus, “kapısı” means “its door,” where the “it” refers back to “evin.”
Why is there no explicit verb such as “is” in the sentence “Evin kapısı açık”?
Turkish often omits the present tense of the copula “to be” in predicate sentences. The adjective “açık” (open) directly serves as the predicate, so there is no need for an additional verb to link the subject and the predicate.
How does vowel harmony play a role in the formation of the suffixes in this sentence?
Vowel harmony ensures that suffix vowels match the vowels in the root word. Since “ev” contains the vowel “e,” the genitive suffix appears as “-in.” Similarly, “kapı” ends with the vowel “ı,” so the possesive suffix is rendered as “-sı.” This phonetic harmony keeps the words consistent and easy to pronounce.
Why are there no articles like “the” or “a” in this sentence?
Turkish does not use definite or indefinite articles. Instead, definiteness and specificity are understood from the context and the structure of the sentence. So, “Evin kapısı açık” effectively conveys “The house’s door is open” without needing a separate article.