Questions & Answers about Lütfen pencereyi kapat; rüzgâr perdeyi savurup duruyor.
Why is it pencereyi and not just pencere?
Because pencereyi has the accusative ending -yi, which marks a specific direct object.
- pencere = window / a window
- pencereyi = the window
In Lütfen pencereyi kapat, the speaker means a particular window, so Turkish uses the accusative.
The same thing happens in:
- Kitabı oku. = Read the book.
- Kapıyı aç. = Open the door.
Why does perdeyi also have -yi?
For the same reason: perdeyi is also a specific direct object.
- perde = curtain
- perdeyi = the curtain
In rüzgâr perdeyi savurup duruyor, the wind is affecting a particular curtain, so the accusative is used.
What form is kapat?
Kapat is the informal singular imperative of kapatmak (to close, to shut).
So:
- kapatmak = to close
- kapat = close! / shut!
It is addressed to one person in a direct way.
Related forms:
- Kapatın. = Close it, please. / Close it! (plural or polite singular)
- Kapatsana. = Come on, close it. / Why don’t you close it?
Why is there no word for you in Lütfen pencereyi kapat?
Because Turkish usually does not need subject pronouns when the verb ending already makes the meaning clear.
Here, kapat already shows that this is a command to you (singular). So adding sen would usually be unnecessary unless you want extra emphasis.
- (Sen) pencereyi kapat. = You close the window.
Most of the time, Turkish leaves sen out.
What exactly does lütfen mean, and where can it go?
Lütfen means please.
In this sentence, it softens the command:
- Lütfen pencereyi kapat. = Please close the window.
It is often placed near the beginning of the sentence, but it can appear in slightly different positions depending on style and emphasis:
- Lütfen pencereyi kapat.
- Pencereyi lütfen kapat.
The first version is the most neutral and common.
What does savurup duruyor mean? Why are there two verbs?
This is a very common Turkish verb pattern.
- savurmak = to toss, fling, blow around
- savurup durmak = to keep tossing/blowing around, to go on tossing/blowing around
The first verb takes the linking form -ip / -ıp / -up / -üp, and the second verb adds an extra meaning. Here, durmak does not literally mean to stand. In this structure, it gives the idea of continuation or repetition.
So:
- savuruyor = is blowing/flinging around
- savurup duruyor = keeps blowing/flinging around, won’t stop blowing/flinging around
It adds a sense of annoyance or ongoing action.
Why is it -up in savurup, not -ip?
Because of vowel harmony.
The linking ending has four forms:
- -ıp
- -ip
- -up
- -üp
The verb stem here is savur-, whose last vowel is u, so the correct form is -up:
- savur + up → savurup
Compare:
- alıp from almak
- silip from silmek
- oturup from oturmak
- düşünüp from düşünmek
Why is it duruyor?
Duruyor is the present continuous form of durmak.
- durmak = to stop / to stand / to remain
- duruyor = is continuing / is going on (in this construction)
In savurup duruyor, the whole expression means that the wind is currently and continuously making the curtain move.
So the time sense is:
- right now
- ongoing
- still happening
Could the sentence just say rüzgâr perdeyi savuruyor?
Yes, it could.
- Rüzgâr perdeyi savuruyor. = The wind is blowing the curtain around.
- Rüzgâr perdeyi savurup duruyor. = The wind keeps blowing the curtain around.
The version with savurup duruyor is more expressive. It suggests repetition, persistence, and often a bit of irritation.
Why is there a semicolon instead of a word like because?
The semicolon connects two closely related clauses:
- Lütfen pencereyi kapat
- rüzgâr perdeyi savurup duruyor
The second clause explains the reason for the first one, so in English it feels a bit like:
- Please close the window; the wind keeps blowing the curtain around.
Turkish could also use çünkü (because) in a different structure, but this version is natural and compact. The semicolon gives a neat written connection between the request and the reason.
Is the word order normal here?
Yes, it is very natural.
First comes the request:
- Lütfen pencereyi kapat
Then comes the reason:
- rüzgâr perdeyi savurup duruyor
This order is practical and common in both Turkish and English: first the action you want, then the explanation.
Also notice the second clause has typical Turkish order:
- rüzgâr = subject
- perdeyi = object
- savurup duruyor = verb phrase
Turkish often puts the verb at the end.
What is the difference between rüzgâr and rüzgar?
They are the same word: wind.
You may see both spellings:
- rüzgâr
- rüzgar
The version with the circumflex is the more traditional spelling and can show a historical vowel length or sound nuance. In everyday modern writing, many people simply write rüzgar.
For a learner, the most important thing is to recognize that both mean the same thing.
Is perde always curtain, or can it mean something else?
Its most common meaning is curtain, but it can also mean things like screen or covering depending on context.
In this sentence, because of window and wind, perde clearly means curtain.
So:
- pencere perdesi = window curtain
- duş perdesi = shower curtain
Context tells you which meaning is intended.
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