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Questions & Answers about Kedi evin önünde oturuyor.
Why is there no word equivalent to the English “the” before “kedi” and “ev” in this sentence?
Turkish doesn’t use definite or indefinite articles like English does. Nouns stand alone, and their meaning (specific or general) is understood through context rather than an article.
What does “kedi” mean in this sentence?
“Kedi” means cat. It serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating which animal is performing the action.
Why does “ev” appear as “evin” here?
“Ev” means house, and when it becomes “evin,” the -in suffix is added to form the genitive case. This indicates possession—in this context, it specifies “of the house” as part of the location phrase.
How is the locative meaning expressed in “önünde,” and what does it mean?
“Ön” means front, and when combined with the locative suffix -de/da (adjusted to -ünde because of vowel harmony and consonant assimilation), it becomes “önünde,” which translates to “in front of.” This suffix shows the spatial relation in the sentence.
How is the verb “oturuyor” formed, and what tense does it convey?
“Oturuyor” comes from the verb oturmak (to sit) with the present continuous suffix -uyor. This construction indicates that the action—sitting—is currently in progress. Also, note that in Turkish the verb typically comes at the end of the sentence.