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Questions & Answers about Bu sesi net duyuyorum.
What does Bu mean in this sentence, and why is it used here?
Bu is a demonstrative adjective meaning “this.” It specifies which sound you’re talking about—“this sound.”
What is sesi, and why does it have the suffix -i?
The base word ses means “sound.” The suffix -i is the accusative case marker for a definite direct object. So sesi means “the sound” or “this sound” as the object you’re hearing.
Why do we use the accusative -i on ses? Would it change the meaning without it?
Turkish marks definite direct objects with the accusative case. Since bu ses (“this sound”) is definite, it takes -i. If you omitted -i (i.e. said Bu ses net duyuyorum), it would sound less natural and slightly ambiguous, as Turkish generally requires the accusative on definite objects.
What part of speech is net, and how does it work in the sentence?
Net is an adverb meaning “clearly” or “distinctly.” It modifies the verb duyuyorum, telling you how the sound is heard.
Why is net placed before duyuyorum instead of after?
In Turkish, adverbs typically come before the verb they modify. So you say net duyuyorum (“I hear [it] clearly”), not duyuyorum net.
How is the continuous-present tense formed in duyuyorum?
- Start with the verb stem duy- (from duymak, “to hear”).
- Add the progressive suffix -uyor- (which can assimilate depending on the stem).
- Add the first-person singular ending -um.
Putting them together: duy + uyor + um = duyuyorum (“I am hearing”).
Why isn’t there an explicit pronoun like ben (“I”) in front of the verb?
Turkish verb endings already encode the subject. The -um in duyuyorum tells you it’s “I.” Adding ben is unnecessary unless you want emphasis: Ben bu sesi net duyuyorum (I, I hear this sound clearly).
What’s the difference between duymak and işitmek, both of which can mean “to hear”?
Both verbs overlap but have subtle shades:
- duymak often stresses the physical perception of sound (e.g. you actually hear something).
- işitmek can imply a slightly more cognitive or received sense of hearing.
In daily speech you can usually use them interchangeably.
How would you say “I hear a sound” in general, without pointing to a specific one?
Use the indefinite article bir:
Bir ses duyuyorum.
This means “I hear a sound” (some sound, not a particular one).
Can you emphasize that you hear something very clearly?
Yes. You can combine adverbs or use a stronger adjective:
- Çok net duyuyorum. (“I hear it very clearly.”)
- Kusursuzca duyuyorum. (“I hear it flawlessly/perfectly.”)