Pek çok gereç atölyede var.

There are many tools in the workshop.

Breakdown of Pek çok gereç atölyede var.

• olmak: to be
• pek çok: many
• -de: in
• atölye: the workshop
• gereç: the tool

Questions & Answers about Pek çok gereç atölyede var.

What does pek çok mean in this sentence?

Pek çok literally translates as “very many” or “a great many.” It’s stronger than just çok and is used to emphasize a large quantity.

Why isn’t gereç pluralized as gereçler here?

When you use quantifiers like pek çok, you keep the noun in its base (singular) form. For instance, you say pek çok insan (not insanlar) and likewise pek çok gereç (not gereçler).

What case is atölyede, and why is it used?

Atölyede is in the locative case, marked by -de. It indicates location, so atölyede means “in the workshop.”

Why is the verb var used here? Could I use a different verb?

Var is the existential verb meaning “there is/are.” It’s the most common way to say something exists in a place. In more formal or written contexts, you might replace it with bulunmak:
• Pek çok gereç atölyede bulunuyor.

Is the word order fixed? Could I say Atölyede pek çok gereç var?

Word order in Turkish is relatively flexible. Both Pek çok gereç atölyede var and Atölyede pek çok gereç var are correct. Changing the order shifts the focus or topic slightly (e.g., starting with atölyede emphasizes the location).

Why is there a y in atölyede before the -de ending?

Because atölye ends in a vowel, Turkish inserts a buffer consonant y when you add a suffix that starts with a vowel. Also, the -de follows front vowel harmony (the last vowel e is front), so it stays de, not da.

What’s the difference between çok and pek çok?

• Çok = “many” or “very” (general quantity or intensity)
• Pek çok = “very many” or “a great many” (stronger emphasis on large quantity)