Word
Maske takmak zorundayız.
Meaning
We have to wear a mask.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Maske takmak zorundayız.
maske
mask
takmak
to wear / to put on (accessories)
zorunda
to have to, to be obliged to
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Questions & Answers about Maske takmak zorundayız.
The lesson is about lazım and gerek. Why does this sentence use zorundayız?
While lazım and gerek mean "need to" or "necessary", zorunda is stronger. It means "have to" or "must" (a strict obligation). Also, notice the grammar difference: to say who has to do something, we add personal endings like -yız ("we") directly to the word zorunda.
Do we always use the full dictionary form (-mak / -mek) before zorunda?
Yes! To say someone "has to" do something, you use the basic infinitive form of the verb (like takmak) followed by zorunda and a personal ending. For example, gitmek zorundayım means "I have to go".
What is the exact breakdown of the word zorundayız?
It acts as a set phrase meaning "obliged". We just add the standard "to be" ending for "we": zorunda + -y- (a buffer letter to separate two vowels) + -ız ("we are"). So, zorundayız literally means "we are obliged".
Why is the verb takmak used instead of giymek (to wear)?
Turkish uses different verbs for wearing things. Giymek is for clothing that covers your body, like a jacket or pants. Takmak (which basically means "to attach") is used for accessories like glasses, jewelry, hats, and masks.