Breakdown of Onu püskürtmek olağanüstü bir marifettir!
bir
a / an
o
that / he / she / it
püskürtmek
to repel
olağanüstü
extraordinary
marifet
feat
Questions & Answers about Onu püskürtmek olağanüstü bir marifettir!
Why use the dictionary form püskürtmek here rather than the short infinitive püskürtme?
When a verb acts as the general subject of a sentence, like 'repelling' or 'to repel' does here, we typically use the full -mAk infinitive. If it were taking possessive or case suffixes, we would use the short -mA form instead.
Why is bir placed after the adjective olağanüstü instead of before it?
What exactly does the -tir suffix do at the end of marifettir?
It acts as a generalizing copula (often called the factual 'is/are' suffix). While the sentence would still mean 'it is an extraordinary feat' without it, adding -tir gives it a stronger, more declarative, or objective tone, emphasizing that this is an established fact.
How is the word olağanüstü formed?
It is a compound of olağan (usual/ordinary) and üstü (its above/over). Literally meaning 'above the ordinary', it translates to 'extraordinary'. You will see this -üstü pattern in other common words, such as doğaüstü (supernatural).
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