Learn Hardcore Turkish: Yeni ekipman için önerilen ücret, piyasa araştırmasına göre optimaldir. - The recommended fee for the new equipment is optimal according to market research.

The suffix -dir is the Turkish assertive copula, often used in formal or written language to state a fact or general truth. In optimaldir, it means “is optimal.” It adds an emphatic “is” equivalent to English “is” but also conveys objectivity and certainty. In everyday speech you might drop it (just say optimal), but in formal writing it remains.

Why is önerilen used instead of a simple past or present tense?

Önerilen is the passive participle form of the verb önermek (“to propose”). It literally means “proposed” or “that which has been proposed.” Here it modifies ücret (“fee”), so önerilen ücret = “the fee that has been proposed.” It’s an adjective-like form, not a finite verb tense.

Why does yeni ekipman take için, and what exactly does için indicate?

The postposition için means “for” or “in order to” and marks purpose, benefit, or target. Attaching için to yeni ekipman tells us who/what the fee is intended for: “the fee proposed for the new equipment.”

What case ending is used in piyasa araştırmasına, and why?

Piyasa araştırmasına is in the dative case (ending -a) because it combines with the postposition göre (“according to”). When you say X’e göre, it means “according to X.” Here piyasa araştırması (“market research”) becomes piyasa araştırmasına + göre = “according to market research.”

Why is there a comma before piyasa araştırmasına göre?

The comma separates the main clause from its adverbial phrase. Yeni ekipman için önerilen ücret is the subject phrase, then we pause (comma) before adding piyasa araştırmasına göre as an adverbial modifier (“according to market research”), leading into the predicate optimaldir.

What’s the difference between ücret and fiyat, and why is ücret chosen here?

Ücret usually means a fee, wage, or charge for services or usage (e.g., rental fees, hourly wages). Fiyat refers to the price of goods or products. Since we’re talking about a charge proposed for new equipment (likely a service or rental context), ücret is more appropriate than fiyat.

Why doesn’t optimal take en to become en optimal?

In Turkish optimal is a direct loanword meaning “optimal” or “best.” It’s considered an absolute adjective (like English). Adding en (“the most”) would be redundant. So you say optimal rather than en optimal.

Can the suffix -dir be omitted, and how would that change the tone?

Yes. In informal speech or less formal writing, you can drop -dir and simply say optimal. Omitting -dir makes the sentence sound more conversational but slightly less authoritative. In a report or official document, you’d keep -dir for clarity and formality.