Word
Bu yöntemi denemeden önce bir kaynağa danışmakta fayda var.
Meaning
It is advisable to consult a source before trying this method.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Bu yöntemi denemeden önce bir kaynağa danışmakta fayda var.
bu
this
bir
a / an
var
there is / existent
denemek
to try / to try on
Questions & Answers about Bu yöntemi denemeden önce bir kaynağa danışmakta fayda var.
How does the structure danışmakta fayda var express advisability?
This is the core formula of this lesson: infinitive -mAk + locative -tA + fayda var. Literally it means "there is benefit in consulting." It is the standard Turkish way to express that an action is advisable or a good idea.
Why is the word kaynak written as kaynağa here?
The verb danışmak (to consult) always requires its object to be in the dative case, indicating to whom or what you are consulting. When the dative suffix -a is added to kaynak, the final k undergoes consonant mutation and softens into a ğ.
Why does yöntem take the accusative suffix -i here?
It acts as the direct object of the verb embedded in denemeden (trying). Because the noun yöntem (method) is preceded by the demonstrative bu (this), it is a specific direct object and must take the accusative case -i, becoming yöntemi.
Can we tell who is supposed to consult the source from this sentence?
No, this sentence uses a general infinitive construction (danışmakta) rather than a personal one. Just like the English translation "It is advisable to consult," the Turkish sentence is an impersonal statement offering general advice to anyone.