Breakdown of Yarın sabah yola çıkıyoruz.
yarın
tomorrow
sabah
morning
yola çıkmak
to set out, hit the road
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Questions & Answers about Yarın sabah yola çıkıyoruz.
Why is the verb çıkıyoruz in the present continuous tense if the action is happening yarın (tomorrow)?
Just like in English ('We are setting out tomorrow'), Turkish often uses the present continuous tense (-ıyor) for planned future actions. The time word yarın (tomorrow) makes it clear when it is happening.
What does yola çıkıyoruz literally mean?
Literally, it means 'we are going out to the road' (yol = road, -a = to, çıkıyoruz = we are going out). Together, yola çıkmak is a very common phrase that means 'to set off,' 'to depart,' or 'to hit the road.'
Why does yol have an -a attached to it?
The -a suffix means 'to' or 'towards' (this is called the dative case). Because the verb çıkmak (to go out) involves moving towards a destination, it requires this suffix. So, yol-a means 'to the road.'
Do I need a word for 'in the' for the phrase 'tomorrow morning'?
No, Turkish does not use a preposition or suffix here. You just put the time words directly together: yarın (tomorrow) and sabah (morning).