Breakdown of Siz elma veriyorsunuz, biz elma seviyoruz.
biz
we
siz
you (plural/formal)
elma
apple
sevmek
to love, to like
vermek
to give
Questions & Answers about Siz elma veriyorsunuz, biz elma seviyoruz.
Why does the verb veriyorsunuz end in -sunuz?
The ending -sunuz is the personal suffix for siz (you, plural or formal) in the present continuous tense. It attaches directly to the tense marker -iyor. It uses the vowel u to match the o in -iyor due to vowel harmony.
What is the personal suffix in seviyoruz?
The suffix is -uz, which stands for biz (we). It is added right after the present continuous marker -iyor. Just like with -sunuz, the vowel is u to harmonize with the o in -iyor.
Why is seviyoruz translated as like instead of are liking?
In English, verbs about feelings or states like love or like usually do not take the continuous -ing form. In Turkish, however, the present continuous tense -iyor is the standard way to express things you currently like or love.
The translation says apples, but the Turkish word is just elma. Shouldn't it be plural?
When you are talking about objects in a general sense, like giving apples or liking apples, Turkish keeps the noun singular. Using the plural elmalar here would sound like you are talking about specific groups of apples rather than just apples in general.
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