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Questions & Answers about Sipariş öncelikli.
What is the function of Sipariş in this sentence?
Sipariş is the subject of the sentence. It means order in English and refers to the item or request being discussed in the context.
What does the adjective öncelikli mean, and how does it function here?
Öncelikli translates to prioritized or implies having priority. It describes the subject sipariş, indicating that orders are given precedence or importance.
Why is there no explicit copular verb (such as is) in "Sipariş öncelikli."?
In Turkish, the copula (the equivalent of is or are in English) is often omitted in simple present-tense sentences. The predicate adjective öncelikli directly follows the subject, and the relationship between the two is understood, making the sentence grammatically complete.
Is the sentence "Sipariş öncelikli." considered complete despite the omission of the copula?
Yes, the sentence is considered complete. Turkish allows such constructions where the linking verb is implied. The structure efficiently conveys that orders are prioritized without needing an explicit verb.
How can the sentence be modified to include an explicit copula if desired?
You can modify the sentence to include an explicit copula by adding the suffix -dir to öncelikli, resulting in "Sipariş önceliklidir." This form makes the state of being prioritized more explicit, though the shorter version is commonly used in everyday Turkish.