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Questions & Answers about Kira yarın ödenecek.
Why is the passive voice used here?
Because the person who will pay is either unknown, not important, or obvious from context. In Turkish, bills, rules, and scheduled actions are often stated in the passive: Kira yarın ödenecek = “The rent will be paid tomorrow.” It’s neutral and impersonal.
How is the verb “ödenecek” formed?
It’s built from the root öde- (to pay):
- öde- (pay) + -n- (passive) → öden- (to be paid)
- öden- + -ecek (future) → ödenecek (will be paid) Note: The passive suffix is -n- after a vowel (öde + n), and -(I)l after a consonant (e.g., yap → yapıl-).
What tense is “ödenecek,” and where is “will”?
It’s the future tense. Turkish marks future with the suffix -AcAk; there’s no separate word for “will.” So “ödenecek” already contains the meaning “will be paid.”
Why isn’t there a word for “the” before “kira”?
Turkish has no articles like “the” or “a.” Definiteness is inferred from context. Here, kira is understood as “the rent.”
Why not “kirayı” here?