Breakdown of Duygularını bastırdıkça kendini daha kötü hissedersin.
kötü
bad
daha
more
hissetmek
to feel
kendi
self
duygu
emotion
bastırmak
to suppress
Questions & Answers about Duygularını bastırdıkça kendini daha kötü hissedersin.
How does bastırdıkça give us the 'the more...' meaning here?
The suffix -dıkça attaches to the verb bastırmak (to suppress) to show proportion. By itself, it means 'as you suppress' or 'the more you suppress'. When paired with daha (more) in the main clause, it creates the English equivalent of 'the more... the more...' or in this case, 'the more... the worse...'.
Can you break down the suffixes on Duygularını?
Sure! It starts with duygu (emotion) and -lar (plural). Then we add -ın (your) to make 'your emotions'. Finally, we need the accusative case -ı because it is the specific direct object of the verb bastırmak. So it breaks down as duygu-lar-ın-ı.
Why is the word for 'yourself' written as kendini instead of just kendin?
The root is kendi (self), plus -n (your) making kendin (yourself). However, just like with 'your emotions', 'yourself' is the specific direct object being felt, answering 'what do you feel?'. Therefore, it takes the accusative case suffix -i at the end, becoming kendini.
Why does hissetmek (to feel) become hissedersin with a 'd' instead of a 't'?
This is an example of consonant mutation. When the aorist tense suffix -er (which starts with a vowel) is added to hisset-, the hard t softens to a d, making it easier to pronounce. Then we add the personal suffix -sin (you).
Why is the aorist (broad) tense used in hissedersin rather than the continuous present?
The aorist tense (-er) is perfect for general facts, habits, or universal cause-and-effect rules. Since 'the more you suppress emotions, the worse you feel' is stated as a general psychological truth rather than something happening right this exact second, the aorist is the most natural choice.
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