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Questions & Answers about Tırnaklarını kanatasıya kesti.
How does the -(y)AsIyA suffix change the meaning of the verb here?
The suffix -(y)AsIyA expresses the extreme limit or duration of an action. Attached to the verb stem kanat-, it means 'to the point of making them bleed'. It emphasizes how severely she cut her nails.
Why is the root kanat- instead of just kana- (to bleed)?
kana- is the intransitive verb for 'to bleed', but here we need the causative form kanat- (to make bleed) because she is doing the action (cutting) that causes the bleeding. She cut them until she made them bleed.
Can you break down the suffixes attached to tırnaklarını?
It breaks down as tırnak (nail) + -lar (plural) + -ı (her, possessive) + -n- (buffer letter) + -ı (accusative case marker). The accusative is required because her nails are the specific direct object of the verb kesti.
What is the difference between saying kanatasıya and kanatana kadar?
While kanatana kadar also translates to 'until they bled', it is a neutral way of stating a time limit. Using kanatasıya instead adds an emotional nuance of exaggeration, extreme action, or a painful degree, which fits this sentence much better.