Uygar topluluklar, kültürel mirasını korur.

Civilized communities preserve their cultural heritage.

Breakdown of Uygar topluluklar, kültürel mirasını korur.

• topluluk: the community
• korumak: to preserve
• uygar: civilized
• kültürel: cultural
• miras: the heritage

Questions & Answers about Uygar topluluklar, kültürel mirasını korur.

How is the verb “korur” conjugated, and why does it appear in the singular form even though the subject “topluluklar” is plural?

In Turkish, the third-person simple present tense verb form does not change between singular and plural subjects. That is why “korur” is used with the plural “uygar topluluklar.” The verb remains in the third-person singular form regardless of the subject’s number.

How is the object “kültürel mirasını” constructed, and what does the suffix “-ını” indicate?

“Kültürel” is an adjective meaning cultural, and “miras” means heritage. The suffix “-ını” on “miras” serves two functions: it marks the noun as the direct object (an accusative case marker) and shows possession by adding a third-person singular possessive element (interpreted as “its” or “their”). Even though the subject is plural, the heritage is seen as one collective entity, which is why the singular possessive appears.

Why does the object “mirasını” use a singular possessive marker instead of a plural form like “miraslarını” when referring to plural “topluluklar”?

In Turkish, when a group shares one unified or abstract concept—such as a cultural heritage—it is common to use the singular possessive. The language often treats shared, collective entities as a single whole. Therefore, even though “topluluklar” is plural, “mirasını” (rather than “miraslarını”) emphasizes that the communities share one collective heritage.

What is the typical word order in Turkish, and how does this sentence exemplify it?

Turkish generally follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. In the sentence “Uygar topluluklar, kültürel mirasını korur,” “Uygar topluluklar” is the subject, “kültürel mirasını” is the object, and “korur” is the verb. This ordering is standard in Turkish sentence structure.

What is the role of the comma in “Uygar topluluklar, kültürel mirasını korur”?

The comma after “Uygar topluluklar” provides a brief pause that helps to separate the subject from the rest of the sentence. In Turkish writing, commas may be used stylistically to enhance clarity or emphasize parts of a sentence, although their use can sometimes be optional or vary by style.