ELONIO

Comparisons of equality (kadar)

Comparisons of Equality (kadar)

In Turkish, the postposition kadar is used to show that two things are equal in a specific trait. It translates to "as much as" or "as [adjective] as".

To form this comparison, place kadar after the noun you are comparing against, followed by the adjective: [Noun 1] + [Noun 2] + kadar + [Adjective].

This sweater is as thick as that jacket.
Bu kazak şu ceket kadar kalın.
This fabric is as thin as paper.
Bu kumaş kâğıt kadar ince.

To make a negative comparison ("not as... as"), simply add the negative word değil at the end of the sentence.

This book is not as thick as that dictionary.
Bu kitap şu sözlük kadar kalın değil.

Physical Dimensions

You can use kadar to compare physical attributes like height and depth. Just like with basic sentences, yes/no questions are formed by adding the question particle mi after the adjective.

This building is as high as that hotel.
Bu bina şu otel kadar yüksek.
Is the box as deep as the cabinet?
Kutu dolap kadar derin mi?

Measurements and Scales

You can also combine exact measurements or concepts like hız (speed) with kadar to make highly specific comparisons.

The box is as heavy as two liters of water.
Kutu iki litre su kadar ağır.
The train's speed is not as high as the airplane's speed.
Trenin hızı uçağın hızı kadar yüksek değil.
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