Questions & Answers about Bu ilaç bana iyi geliyor.
Why doesn't the ç at the end of ilaç change to a c here?
Consonant mutation (like changing ç to c) only happens when a word gets a suffix that starts with a vowel. Since ilaç (medicine) is the subject here, it doesn't take any suffix. If you added a vowel suffix, like the one for "my" to say "my medicine" (ilacım), then the ç would mutate to a c.
Why are we using the verb geliyor (is coming) to mean "does"?
The phrase iyi gelmek is a common Turkish idiom. Literally, it translates to "to come good," but it actually means "to do good," "to be beneficial," or "to make someone feel better."
Where does the word bana come from?
Bana means "to me." It is formed by combining the pronoun ben (I) with the dative suffix -e (to). This is an exception to the normal rules; instead of becoming "bene", the root word irregularly changes to bana.
Can I use iyi gelmek for things other than medicine?
Yes! You can use it for anything that makes you feel better. For example, a hot tea, a vacation, or just talking to a friend can all "bana iyi geliyor" (do me good).
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