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Questions & Answers about Hisar şehri koruyor.
Why does şehir have the -i suffix?
In Turkish, a definite direct object takes the accusative suffix -i (with vowel harmony it can be -i, -ı, -u, -ü). That turns şehir (“city”) into şehri (“the city”) when it’s a specific object.
Why is there no “the” or “a” in the sentence?
Turkish has no articles like “a” or “the.” Definiteness is shown by context and case marking—here the accusative -i on şehri signals “the city.”
Why is the verb koruyor instead of korur?
Koruyor is the present continuous tense (“is protecting”). It’s formed from the stem koru- + -yor (progressive). Korur would be the simple present (“protects” as a general habit).
How do you form the present continuous in Turkish?
Take the verb stem + -yor. If the stem ends in a vowel, insert y (koru + y + or → koruyor). Then add the person suffix. For 3rd person singular that suffix is zero, so you just get koruyor.
Why doesn’t Hisar have a special ending?
As the subject in the nominative case, Hisar is unmarked (Turkish nominative has no suffix). Person is shown on the verb, so the noun stays plain.
Why is the verb at the end?
Turkish follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) order, so koruyor naturally comes last.
How do you ask “Who is protecting the city?”
Use kim for “who” in the subject slot: Şehri kim koruyor?
How do you ask “What is Hisar protecting?”
Replace the object with ne + accusative suffix -yi (vowel harmony gives neyi): Hisar neyi koruyor?