Questions & Answers about Siz eşeğe saman taşıyordunuz.
Why is the word for donkey spelled eşeğe here instead of eşeke?
The dictionary word for donkey is eşek. When you add the dative suffix -e (meaning "to"), the hard consonant k softens into a "soft g" (ğ). This consonant mutation makes the word easier to pronounce: eşek + -e becomes eşeğe (to the donkey).
Why doesn't saman (straw) have an accusative suffix like samanı?
In Turkish, you only use the accusative suffix (like -ı) when the direct object is specific, such as "the straw" or "that straw". Because the sentence is about carrying straw in general, saman stays in its plain, suffix-free dictionary form.
Why is the word order eşeğe saman instead of saman eşeğe?
In Turkish, general direct objects that don't have a specific accusative suffix (like saman in this sentence) are almost glued to the verb and must stay immediately in front of it. Therefore, the indirect object (eşeğe) has to come before the direct object.
How do you break down the verb taşıyordunuz?
This word uses the past continuous tense, which translates to "were carrying". It takes the verb root taşı- (carry) and adds the continuous suffix -yor (-ing), the past tense suffix -du (were), and the personal ending -nuz (you, plural or formal).
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