Questions & Answers about Bu doktor.
Where is the word for 'is' in this sentence?
In Turkish, there is no separate word for 'is' when you are talking about 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'this' in the present tense. Just putting Bu (this) and doktor (doctor) side-by-side automatically means 'This is a doctor.'
Why is the word bir missing if the English translation says 'a doctor'?
In English, we always say 'a doctor,' but in Turkish, you usually drop the word bir (a/an) when stating someone's profession. Saying Bu bir doktor isn't strictly wrong, but it can sound a bit unnatural, almost like you are emphasizing 'This is exactly one doctor.'
Can Bu doktor also mean 'This doctor'?
Yes! Depending on the context, Bu doktor can mean either 'This is a doctor' or 'This doctor'. If you wanted to say 'This doctor is good,' you would just add an adjective to the end: Bu doktor iyi. Context or tone of voice usually makes the meaning clear in real conversations.
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