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?