Breakdown of Emniyet kemeri takmıyordu, iyi ki kaza yapmadık.
yapmak
to do / to make
kaza
accident
kemer
belt
takmak
to wear / to put on (accessories)
Questions & Answers about Emniyet kemeri takmıyordu, iyi ki kaza yapmadık.
How does iyi ki work with the verb in this sentence?
İyi ki means fortunately or it is a good thing that. It expresses relief. It is simply placed before a regular conjugated verb, like the past tense kaza yapmadık here, without requiring any special verb forms or subordinate clauses.
Why is the verb takmıyordu used for wasn't wearing instead of giymiyordu?
In Turkish, the verb giymek is only used for clothing you put on your body. For accessories, jewelry, hats, and seatbelts like emniyet kemeri, you must use the verb takmak, which literally means to attach or to fasten.
Can you break down the suffixes on takmıyordu?
The root is tak. The negative suffix ma becomes mı because the continuous suffix yor causes vowel narrowing. Finally, the third-person past tense suffix du is added. Together, they form the negative past continuous tense meaning he was not wearing.
Why does the sentence say kaza yapmadık instead of using a verb for having an accident?
In Turkish, you do not have an accident, you do or make one. The standard phrase for getting into a crash or accident is kaza yapmak.