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Questions & Answers about Basketbolu çok seviyorum.
Why is there a -u at the end of basketbolu?
The verb sevmek (to love/like) requires its direct object to be in the accusative case (the specific object form). Even though basketball is a general concept in English, Turkish treats it as a specific thing you love. So, we add the -u ending to basketbol.
Why does seviyorum use the -yor ending? Doesn't that mean 'I am loving'?
Yes, -yor is the present continuous ending. However, in Turkish, verbs about feelings, thoughts, and states of mind (like sevmek meaning to love) usually take the -yor ending, even though we use the simple present in English.
Do I need to say Ben basketbolu çok seviyorum?
You can, but you do not need to! The -um ending on seviyorum already means I. In Turkish, subject pronouns like ben are usually dropped unless you want to add special emphasis.
Why is çok (very much) placed right before the verb?
Words that describe how an action is done usually go right before the verb. Since çok describes how much you love it, it sits directly in front of seviyorum.