When you want to emphasize that a statement applies equally to two different things, Turkish uses the inclusive pairing olsun ... olsun.
Inclusive Pairing: olsun ... olsun
| whether it be ... or ... | olsun ... olsun |
The word olsun literally means "let it be" (from the verb olmak). By placing it immediately after two different nouns, you create a structure that translates to "whether it be [Noun 1] or [Noun 2]."
| Whether it's a car or a computer, every product of this brand is high quality. | Araba olsun, bilgisayar olsun, bu markanın her ürünü kaliteli. |
Evaluating Travel Options
This structure is useful for evaluating different options when both choices are equally valid.
| Whether it's a hotel or a tent, comfort on vacation is very important to me. | Otel olsun, çadır olsun, tatilde konfor benim için çok önemli. |
| Whether it's a mountain or a bay, the scenery of this region is truly unique. | Dağ olsun, koy olsun, bu bölgenin manzarası gerçekten eşsiz. |
Comparing Features and Products
You will frequently hear olsun ... olsun used to group multiple criteria when evaluating a product's quality, features, or performance.
| Whether it's software or hardware, this new computer is very functional. | Yazılım olsun, donanım olsun, bu yeni bilgisayar çok işlevsel. |
| Whether it's color or shape, the aesthetic appearance of this car is wonderful. | Renk olsun, şekil olsun, bu arabanın estetik görünümü harika. |
| Whether it's a computer or a phone, high performance is always attractive. | Bilgisayar olsun, telefon olsun, yüksek performans her zaman caziptir. |
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