Breakdown of Yeter ki girişim başarılı olsun, patent bile sorun değil.
değil
not
olmak
to be
başarılı
successful
bile
even
sorun
problem
girişim
startup / initiative
yeter ki
as long as / provided that (on the condition that)
patent
patent
Questions & Answers about Yeter ki girişim başarılı olsun, patent bile sorun değil.
Why does this sentence use the imperative olsun instead of a conditional like olursa for 'as long as it is'?
The phrase yeter ki (provided that / just so long as) strongly prefers to be followed by the imperative or optative mood. Even though it translates to a conditional idea in English, Turkish expresses this condition using olsun (let it be).
Could I use başarılı olursa here instead of yeter ki ... başarılı olsun?
Yes, you could say girişim başarılı olursa without yeter ki, meaning simply 'if the startup is successful'. Using yeter ki ... olsun adds a strong sense of priority or emotion, translating more to 'just as long as the startup is successful (I do not care about the rest)'.
What is the root of the word girişim (startup)?
Girişim comes from the verb girişmek (to undertake / to attempt), which itself comes from girmek (to enter). While it can mean 'initiative' or 'attempt' in general, it is now the standard Turkish word for a business startup.
Why does bile (even) come after patent?
Unlike English, which places 'even' before the word it modifies, the Turkish word bile always comes immediately after the word or phrase it emphasizes. Here it emphasizes patent.
Could we say sorun yok instead of sorun değil at the end?
Yes, both work but have a slightly different focus. Sorun değil means 'it is not a problem' (referring specifically to the patent). Sorun yok means 'there is no problem' (a more general statement of safety or lack of issues).
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