Breakdown of Bu mitler yüzyıllar boyunca sözlü olarak anlatılagelmiştir.
bu
this
anlatmak
to explain, to tell
olarak
as / in the capacity of
yüzyıl
century
boyunca
throughout, all along
mit
myth
sözlü
oral
Questions & Answers about Bu mitler yüzyıllar boyunca sözlü olarak anlatılagelmiştir.
Can you break down the long verb anlatılagelmiştir?
Absolutely! It starts with the root anlat (to tell/explain), followed by the passive suffix -ıl (making it "to be told"). Next is the connecting vowel -a- and the auxiliary verb gelmek, forming the compound verb of historical continuity (anlatılagelmek). This shows the action started in the past and has continued uninterrupted to the present. Finally, it takes the tense suffixes -miş and -tir.
Why does the verb end with -miştir instead of a standard past tense like -ti?
In this context, the -miş suffix acts similarly to the English present perfect tense ("have been"). The -tir is the generalizing suffix; rather than showing doubt, it gives the sentence a formal, objective, or encyclopedic tone. This -mıştır/-miştir combination is extremely common when stating historical facts or documentary-style information.
How does sözlü olarak translate to "orally"?
What is the exact function of boyunca here?
boyunca means "throughout" or "along the length of". When paired with a time word like yüzyıllar (centuries), it emphasizes that the action happened continuously throughout that entire duration. It's the most natural way to translate "for centuries" when you want to highlight the uninterrupted passage of time.
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