Elon.io is an online learning platform
We have an entire course teaching Turkish grammar and vocabulary.
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?