Learn Turkish: O duvar bu raf kadar alçak değil. - That wall is not as low as this shelf.

In Turkish, the postposition kadar means "as much as" or "to the extent of." When you put it after a noun and before an adjective (like raf kadar alçak), it creates an "as [adjective] as" comparison. Literally, it translates to "shelf-to-the-extent-of low."

What is the exact word order for making a comparison with kadar?

The standard pattern is: [Thing 1] + [Thing 2] + kadar + [Adjective]. Here, Thing 1 is o duvar (that wall), Thing 2 is bu raf (this shelf), and the adjective is alçak (low). Placing them in this order gives us the equality comparison.

How does değil work with this comparison?

değil (not) simply negates the entire statement. By placing değil at the very end of the sentence, "is as low as" (kadar alçak) becomes "is not as low as" (kadar alçak değil). It works exactly the same way as making a basic "A is not B" sentence.

Why use alçak here instead of kısa (short)?

alçak is used to describe objects that are physically close to the ground, like a wall, a ceiling, or a shelf. kısa means "short" in terms of length, time, or a person's height. Because we are comparing the height of a wall and a shelf relative to the ground, alçak (low) is the natural choice.