Breakdown of İnanılmaz; o saçma cevap doğruymuş.
o
that
doğru
correct
cevap
the answer
saçma
ridiculous; nonsensical
Questions & Answers about İnanılmaz; o saçma cevap doğruymuş.
What does İnanılmaz mean here?
Here İnanılmaz is being used as a standalone reaction, like Unbelievable! or Incredible!
Literally, it comes from a form meaning not believable, but in natural usage it often works as an exclamation expressing surprise.
Why is there a semicolon after İnanılmaz?
The semicolon separates the speaker’s reaction from the explanation that follows.
So the structure is roughly:
- İnanılmaz = the reaction
- o saçma cevap doğruymuş = the reason for that reaction
In everyday writing, you might also see a comma, dash, or even just a full stop instead. The semicolon is a stylistic punctuation choice.
Does o mean he/she/it or that here?
Here o means that.
A very useful rule is:
- o by itself can mean he, she, or it
- o before a noun usually means that
So:
- o = he/she/it
- o cevap = that answer
- o saçma cevap = that ridiculous answer
Why is saçma before cevap?