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Questions & Answers about Bu işlem basit.
What does bu mean in Bu işlem basit and how is it used?
Bu is a demonstrative determiner meaning this. It directly modifies the noun işlem to specify which process you’re referring to.
What is the meaning of işlem?
İşlem means process or operation, referring to a series of steps or actions taken to achieve a certain result.
Why isn’t there a word like is or to be in this sentence?
Turkish omits the present-tense copula (the equivalent of is/are) when using predicate adjectives. Instead of saying Bu işlem is basit, you drop is and simply say Bu işlem basit.
Can I make the copula explicit in Turkish?
Yes. You can add the suffix -dir to the adjective: Bu işlem basittir. This version is more formal or emphatic but isn’t required in casual speech.
Why don’t we see words like a or the before işlem?
Turkish has no articles like English. Definiteness or indefiniteness is shown by context or by adding bir for a/an. For example, Bir işlem basit would mean A process is simple.
Is Bu işlem basit fixed word order? Could I say Basit bu işlem instead?
Standard Turkish order for a simple statement is Subject (Bu işlem) + Predicate (basit). Placing the adjective before the subject—Basit bu işlem—sounds unusual unless used for special emphasis or stylistic effect.
How do I turn Bu işlem basit into a question like Is this process simple??
Add the question particle mi after the adjective: Bu işlem basit mi? The particle follows vowel harmony, so it may appear as mı, mu or mü depending on the preceding vowel.
How would I say very simple instead of just simple?
Use the adverb çok for very: Bu işlem çok basit. You can also use kolay (meaning easy) in place of basit, though basit emphasizes lack of complexity while kolay focuses on ease.