Breakdown of Yarın buluşmak mümkün mü?
yarın
tomorrow
buluşmak
to meet
mi
question particle (mı/mi/mu/mü)
mümkün
possible
Questions & Answers about Yarın buluşmak mümkün mü?
This lesson is about the ability suffix like in buluşabiliriz (we can meet). Why does this sentence use mümkün instead?
You could absolutely ask Yarın buluşabilir miyiz? (Can we meet tomorrow?) using the ability suffix you are learning. Using mümkün (possible) is just another common, slightly more polite alternative. It literally translates to "Is meeting tomorrow possible?".
Why is the infinitive buluşmak (to meet) used here instead of a conjugated verb with a "we" ending?
In Turkish, the dictionary form of a verb (ending in -mak or -mek) can act like a noun. In this sentence, the concept of buluşmak (meeting) is the subject. You are asking about the action itself rather than saying "we meet", so no personal endings are needed.
Why is the question particle mü here, rather than the standard mi?
The question particle always changes to match the 4-way vowel harmony of the word right before it. Because the final vowel in mümkün is ü, the particle must become mü.
Could I use tanışmak or görüşmek instead of buluşmak here?
It depends on your goal! Buluşmak is used for meeting up at a planned time and place, like a date or a hangout. Tanışmak means meeting someone for the very first time. Görüşmek means seeing each other, conversing, or keeping in touch. To plan a get-together, buluşmak is the right choice.
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