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Questions & Answers about Masadaki vazo porselen.
What exactly does the -ki suffix do in masadaki?
Why didn't vowel harmony change masadaki into masadakı?
The suffix -ki is a rare and famous exception to Turkish vowel harmony rules. While the locative suffix correctly changed to -da to match the broad vowels in masa, the -ki suffix almost never changes. It stays as -ki regardless of the vowels that come before it (with just a few exceptions like dünkü, meaning "yesterday's").
Where is the verb "is" in this sentence?
In Turkish, you usually don't need a specific word for "is" in present tense "he/she/it" sentences. Simply placing the subject (masadaki vazo) right next to what it is made of (porselen) creates a full sentence: "The vase on the table is porcelain."
Does porselen work as an adjective here?
Yes! Just like in English, words for materials like porselen (porcelain), altın (gold), or cam (glass) can act as both nouns and adjectives. You can use them directly to describe what an object is made of.