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Questions & Answers about Yolcular iskelede beklemektedir.
Why use beklemektedir instead of the standard present continuous bekliyor?
The -mekte suffix is a formal equivalent of the -iyor present continuous suffix. You will mostly see it in news reports, official announcements, and formal writing rather than hear it in everyday speech. The -dir suffix at the end adds an extra layer of formal, objective fact-stating.
Since yolcular is plural, shouldn't the verb be beklemektedirler?
It can be, but it is not required. When a plural human subject is explicitly stated in the sentence (like yolcular), adding the plural -ler to the verb is optional. In formal writing, it is very common to leave the verb singular to sound more concise and objective.
How does the word yolcular break down?
The root is yol, meaning way or road. Adding the profession or attachment suffix -cu creates yolcu, meaning traveler or passenger. The -lar suffix simply makes it plural.
Does iskele only refer to a pier for boats?
Primarily yes, it means pier, dock, or landing stage. Interestingly, it is also the exact same word used for scaffolding in construction! The -de suffix is the locative case, making iskelede mean at the pier.