Learn Turkish: Bu öğretmen kim? - Who is this teacher?

In Turkish, question words like kim usually sit in the exact same spot where the answer will go. If you answer this question by saying Bu öğretmen Ayşe (This teacher is Ayşe), the name is at the end. So, the question word kim takes that final spot!

Where is the word for 'is' in this sentence?

There isn't one! In Turkish, the 'to be' verb (am, is, are) is often completely invisible for the third person (he, she, it, this). You just put the subject (bu öğretmen) and the question word (kim) next to each other, and the 'is' is naturally understood.

Could I change the word order and ask 'Kim bu öğretmen?' instead?

Yes, you can. Turkish word order is very flexible! However, Bu öğretmen kim? is the most standard and natural way to ask. In Turkish, the most important piece of information (in this case, 'who') is usually placed right at the end of the sentence.

Is the word öğretmen (teacher) related to öğrenci (student)?

Yes, they are closely related! They both share a root connected to learning. While an öğrenci is someone who learns, an öğretmen is someone who helps you learn. Spotting these shared roots is a great way to remember new Turkish vocabulary.