Breakdown of Hâkim şüpheliyi daha önce yargılamalıydı.
daha
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önce
before / first / firstly
şüpheli
suspect
hâkim
judge
yargılamak
to try / to judge (in court)
Questions & Answers about Hâkim şüpheliyi daha önce yargılamalıydı.
How does yargılamalıydı translate to 'should have tried'?
It combines the verb stem yargıla (to try or judge), the obligation suffix -malı (must or should), and the past tense suffix -ydı (was). Together, the structure -malıydı means someone 'should have' done something, which fits this lesson's focus on unfulfilled past obligations.
Why does şüpheli (suspect) take the -yi ending to become şüpheliyi?
The suffix -yi is the specific accusative case marker. Because the judge was supposed to try a specific, known suspect, that person is the definite direct object of the verb yargılamak. The y acts as a buffer letter between the two vowels.
How is the word şüpheli built?
It is formed from the root noun şüphe, which means doubt or suspicion, plus the suffix -li (with or having). So, a şüpheli is literally a person 'having suspicion' on them.
Why does the word Hâkim have a circumflex (a little hat) over the 'a'?
The circumflex tells you to pronounce the vowel slightly longer than a regular Turkish 'a'. You will often see this mark on loanwords from Arabic or Persian to guide pronunciation, though in casual modern writing many native speakers skip typing it.
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