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Questions & Answers about Sokak tamamen sessiz.
How does tamamen relate to words like çok and biraz from this lesson?
Just like çok (very) and biraz (a little), tamamen (completely) is a degree modifier. In Turkish, these modifier words are placed directly before the adjective they describe to show the intensity of that adjective.
Does tamamen change its spelling to match other words, like with vowel harmony?
No, tamamen is an adverb and its spelling is fixed. It is borrowed from Arabic, which is why it has the unusual -en ending. You don't need to apply any Turkish vowel harmony rules to it; just use it exactly as it is.
How is the word sessiz built?
It is made of the noun ses (sound or voice) and the suffix -siz (without). So, sessiz literally translates to 'without sound', which gives us 'silent' or 'quiet'.
Why is there no word for 'is' in this sentence?
In simple descriptive sentences, Turkish often leaves out the 'to be' verb for the third person (he/she/it/the street). Saying Sokak tamamen sessiz (Street completely silent) is the standard, grammatically complete way to say 'The street is completely silent'.