To make irresistible claims—like the ones you hear in late-night television infomercials—Turkish uses a powerful correlative conjunction to say "not only [this], but also [that]."
Sadece ... değil, aynı zamanda ...
Let's break down the core structure:
- sadece (only)
- değil (not)
- aynı zamanda (at the same time)
| not only... but also | sadece ... değil, aynı zamanda |
To link two attributes together, simply wrap them in this framework. State your subject, add sadece, give the first attribute followed by değil, and then introduce the second attribute with aynı zamanda.
| This product is not only a miracle, but also very effective. | Bu ürün sadece bir mucize değil, aynı zamanda çok etkili. |
| This miracle is not only practical, but also very cheap. | Bu mucize sadece kullanışlı değil, aynı zamanda çok ucuz. |
| The new machine is not only practical, but also effortless. | Yeni makine sadece kullanışlı değil, aynı zamanda zahmetsiz. |
Linking Phrases
This structure isn't just for single adjectives. You can use it to connect longer descriptive phrases, such as linking two reasons using için (for).
| This cream is not only for wiping stains, but also for polishing. | Bu krem sadece leke silmek için değil, aynı zamanda parlatmak için. |
Adding the "da/de" Particle
Often, you will see the particle da or de (meaning "too" or "also") added at the very end of the sentence or right after the second item. This acts as an extra layer of emphasis, hammering home just how much value you are getting.
| Not only is there free shipping, but there is also an installment option. | Sadece bedava kargo değil, aynı zamanda taksit imkânı da var. |
Now you are ready to pitch your own miracle products. But wait, there's more! (Just kidding, that is all for this grammar point.)