Word
Masrafı azaltmak için toplu taşıma kullanmayı tercih ettim.
Meaning
I preferred to use public transport to reduce expenses.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Lesson
Breakdown of Masrafı azaltmak için toplu taşıma kullanmayı tercih ettim.
kullanmak
to use
için
for
tercih etmek
to prefer
azaltmak
to reduce
Questions & Answers about Masrafı azaltmak için toplu taşıma kullanmayı tercih ettim.
What is masrafı and why does it take the -ı suffix?
Masraf means expense or cost. The -ı suffix is the accusative case marker, showing that masrafı is a definite direct object (“the expense”).
Why is masrafı singular instead of plural masrafları?
Using singular masraf generalizes the idea of cost in a broad sense. Plural masrafları would emphasize multiple, specific expenses. Both forms are correct; the singular fits a general statement about cutting costs.
What does azaltmak için mean and why is it structured this way?
Azaltmak is the infinitive to reduce, and için means in order to. Combined, azaltmak için forms a purpose clause translating as in order to reduce.
How does için function in this sentence?
İçin is a postposition meaning for or in order to. After an infinitive verb (-mak/-mek), it indicates purpose. Unlike case suffixes, için is a separate word.