Klavye bozuk.

to be

Breakdown of Klavye bozuk.

• bozuk: broken
• klavye: the keyboard

Questions & Answers about Klavye bozuk.

Where is the verb “is” in Klavye bozuk? Why is there no separate verb?

Turkish has a zero copula in the simple present for third person. So Klavye bozuk literally says “Keyboard broken,” which means “The keyboard is broken.” You can optionally add the copular suffix -dır/-dir/-dur/-dür for a more formal or assertive tone: Klavye bozuktur. There is no separate word for “is” here.

What exactly does bozuk mean? Is it the best word for “broken”?

Bozuk means “out of order,” “not functioning properly,” or “spoiled.” It’s the default for devices/machines that don’t work. Related words and contrasts:

• arızalı = faulty/has a defect (more technical/formal)
• çalışmıyor = not working (describes the function, not a property)
• kırık = broken/cracked (physical damage like a screen, glass, bone)
• Opposite: sağlam (sound/intact, in working order)
• Other uses of bozuk: spoiled food (bozuk yemek), bad mood (moralim bozuk), small change (bozuk para).

Can I say Bozuk klavye instead? Does it mean the same thing?

No.

• Klavye bozuk. is a full sentence: “The keyboard is broken.”
• Bozuk klavye is a noun phrase: “a broken keyboard.” It’s describing a type of keyboard, not making a statement.