Breakdown of Siz bu şehirde golf oynayabilirsiniz.
bu
this
siz
you (plural/formal)
şehir
city
oynamak
to play
Questions & Answers about Siz bu şehirde golf oynayabilirsiniz.
How do we get "oynayabilirsiniz" from the verb "oynamak" (to play)?
It uses the ability suffix -(y)abil which means "can" or "able to". The root is oyna-. Because it ends in a vowel, we add the buffer letter y, then abil. Next is -ir for the general present tense (aorist), and finally -siniz for "you" (plural or formal).
Why is the tense suffix -ir used in the middle of the verb instead of the continuous tense -iyor?
When talking about general rules, possibilities, or abilities (like being allowed or able to play golf in a certain city), Turkish combines the ability suffix with the aorist (general present) tense -ir. Using -iyor to make oynayabiliyorsunuz would usually mean you are actively or physically capable of playing it right at this exact moment.
Is the word Siz strictly necessary at the beginning of the sentence?
No, the personal ending -siniz on the verb already tells us the subject is "you" (plural or formal). Using the pronoun Siz at the beginning of the sentence is optional and is just used here to add emphasis or draw clear attention to who is being addressed.