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Questions & Answers about Okulda disiplin şarttır.
What does Okulda mean?
Okul means “school,” and -da is the locative suffix (“in/at”). So Okulda = “at school.”
Why isn’t there a separate word for “is” in this sentence?
In Turkish, the present‐tense copula (“to be”) is usually a suffix, not a standalone word. Here it appears in şarttır (see below).
What does disiplin mean, and why is it spelled with an s?
Disiplin means “discipline.” It’s borrowed from French/English discipline, but Turkish uses s (not c) before i to reflect the /s/ sound.
How does şarttır work, and what is its literal breakdown?
Şart = “condition/requirement.” The suffix -(ı)dır (= “is”) attaches to make şart-dır. Phonological changes turn -dır into -tır, giving şarttır = “(it) is a requirement,” i.e. “is necessary.”
Why is şarttır written with two ts?
The stem şart ends in a voiceless t, and the suffix is -dır (with voiced d). After a voiceless consonant, d devoices to t, and the two ts merge into a geminate tt.
How do you pronounce Okulda disiplin şarttır ?
Phonetically: [oˈkulda disipˈlin ʃartˈtɯɾ]. Roughly “oh‐KOOL‐dah dee‐SIP‐lin SHART‐tur,” with stress on the last syllable of each word.
Can the word order change, for example Disiplin okulda şarttır?
Yes. Turkish allows flexible word order for emphasis. Fronting Disiplin would highlight “discipline,” but the core meaning stays the same.
Are there other ways to express “Discipline is necessary at school”?
Yes. You can say Okulda disiplin gereklidir or Okulda disiplin zorunludur, both meaning “discipline is required/necessary.”