Learn Hardcore Turkish: Doğru taktik ekibi birlikte tutar. - The right tactic keeps the team together.

In Turkish, the subject typically appears in the nominative case (no extra ending) and the object in the accusative case (with -i, -ı, -u, or -ü). Here Doğru taktik (no case ending) is the subject (“the right tactic”), and ekibi (with -i) is the definite direct object (“the team”).

What tense or aspect is expressed by tutar?

Tutar uses the Turkish aorist (genel-şimdiki zaman) -ar suffix. It conveys a general truth or habitual action, equivalent to the English simple present “keeps.”

Why is there no word for “the” in the sentence?

Turkish does not have articles like “the” or “a/an.” Definiteness is often shown by case endings (here, the accusative -i on ekibi) rather than separate words.

What does birlikte do in this sentence, and can I move it?

Birlikte is an adverb meaning “together,” modifying the verb tutar. You can position adverbs before or after the subject or object for emphasis (e.g. Doğru taktik birlikte ekibi tutar), but placing it after the verb (tutar birlikte) sounds awkward.

Could I say ekibi bir arada tutar instead of ekibi birlikte tutar?

Yes. Bir arada (“in one place/together”) is a noun phrase that also means “together.” Both versions are correct, though birlikte is more concise as a single adverb.

Why is Doğru not followed by olan, like doğru olan taktik?

You can say doğru olan taktik (“the tactic that is correct”), but when an adjective directly modifies a noun in Turkish, olan is optional. Doğru taktik is the more natural, streamlined form.

What’s the difference between ekip and takım?

Both words can mean “team.” Takım is often used for sports teams, while ekip is a broader term for any group working together (e.g. film crew, project team).

How would I turn Doğru taktik ekibi birlikte tutar into a yes/no question?

Add the question particle mı after the verb:
Doğru taktik ekibi birlikte tutar mı?
This literally means “Does the right tactic keep the team together?”