Word
Sonuç sıfır.
Meaning
The result is zero.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Sonuç sıfır.
Why is there no verb in Sonuç sıfır?
In Turkish, the verb to be is often omitted in the 3rd person singular present tense.
So:
- Sonuç sıfır. = The result is zero.
- Literally, it looks like Result zero, but it naturally means The result is zero.
This is very common in Turkish with noun or adjective predicates:
- Hava güzel. = The weather is nice.
- O doktor. = He/She is a doctor.
So the missing is is completely normal.
Can I also say Sonuç sıfırdır?
Yes. Sonuç sıfırdır is grammatically correct.
The ending -dır / -dir / -dur / -dür is a copular ending that can add:
- formality
- emphasis
- certainty
- a more written or declarative tone
So:
- Sonuç sıfır. = neutral, everyday
- Sonuç sıfırdır. = more formal or emphatic, like The result is zero indeed / The result is zero.
In normal conversation, Sonuç sıfır is usually more natural.
What part of speech is sıfır here?