Breakdown of Bu zihniyeti garipsiyor olmalı.
bu
this
olmak
to be
garipsemek
to find strange (odd)
zihniyet
mindset
Questions & Answers about Bu zihniyeti garipsiyor olmalı.
How is the verb garipsiyor formed here?
It comes from the adjective garip (strange). By adding the derivation suffix -se (a variation of the -(I)msE suffix you are learning), it becomes garipsemek, meaning 'to find strange'. The final e in garipse narrows to i when we add the continuous suffix -iyor, resulting in garipsiyor.
Why does this word use just -se instead of the full -imse suffix seen in other words?
The perception suffix adapts depending on the root word. While some words take the full -imse (like ben becoming benimsemek), certain adjectives like garip or hafif just take -se or -sa. It serves the exact same function, showing someone's attitude or perception towards the object.
Why is zihniyet marked with the accusative suffix -i?
The verb garipsemek needs a definite direct object because the subject is finding a very specific thing strange. That specific thing is bu zihniyet (this mindset), so the accusative suffix -i is added to make it bu zihniyeti.
How does the -iyor olmalı structure work to mean 'must be finding'?
It is used to make a strong, logical deduction about an ongoing action. You combine the present continuous (-iyor) on your main verb with the necessity suffix (-malı) on the auxiliary verb olmak (to be). Together, they translate perfectly to 'must be [doing something]'.
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