Arabasını tamir ettirenler otobüse biniyor.
Those who have their car repaired are getting on the bus.
Breakdown of Arabasını tamir ettirenler otobüse biniyor.
araba
car
otobüs
bus
binmek
to get on / to board
tamir etmek
to repair
Questions & Answers about Arabasını tamir ettirenler otobüse biniyor.
How does the causative suffix -tir change the meaning of tamir etmek here?
Tamir etmek means "to repair." By adding the causative suffix -tir to the helper verb et-, we get tamir ettirmek, which means "to have (something) repaired" or "to make (someone) repair (something)." Because the root et- ends in a voiceless consonant (t) and has an 'e' as its vowel, the suffix takes the form -tir according to vowel harmony and consonant mutation rules.
How does ettirenler translate to "those who have (it) repaired"?
This word combines the causative verb ettir- with the subject participle -en ("the one who..."). Normally, this would describe a noun, like tamir ettiren insanlar (people who have it repaired). However, Turkish frequently drops the noun and attaches the plural suffix -ler directly to the participle. So, ettirenler stands alone to mean "those who have (it) done."
Why does arabasını have two similar-looking vowel endings?
The word breaks down into root + possessive + accusative. First, araba-sı means "his/her/their car" using the possessive suffix. Because this specific car is the direct object of the repair, it needs the accusative case. When adding a case ending to a possessive suffix, Turkish requires the buffer letter -n-, followed by the accusative suffix -ı, resulting in arabasını.
Why is "on the bus" translated with the dative case as otobüse?
In English, we say we get "on" or "in" a bus, which sounds like a location. However, in Turkish, the verb binmek (to board / to get on / to ride) focuses on the motion toward the vehicle. Therefore, it always requires the dative case (-e / -a). You are literally saying they are boarding "to the bus."
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