Breakdown of Verimsiz günler yaratıcılığımı çok azaltıyor.
çok
very
gün
day
azaltmak
to reduce
verimsiz
unproductive
yaratıcılık
creativity
Questions & Answers about Verimsiz günler yaratıcılığımı çok azaltıyor.
How do we get from the verb root to yaratıcılığımı?
The root is the verb yaratmak (to create). We add the suffix -ıcı to form the adjective yaratıcı (creative), and then -lık to form the noun yaratıcılık (creativity). The final k softens to ğ when we add the first-person possessive suffix -ım (my). Finally, we add the accusative suffix -ı because it is the specific direct object being decreased.
Why use azaltıyor instead of azalıyor?
Azalmak is an intransitive verb meaning "to decrease" or "to lessen" on its own. Adding the causative suffix -t turns it into the transitive verb azaltmak, meaning "to decrease something" or "to reduce". Since the unproductive days are actively reducing the creativity, we need this transitive form.
What is the root of verimsiz?
It comes from the noun verim, meaning "yield", "output", or "productivity", plus the suffix -siz (without). Verim itself is derived from the verb vermek (to give). So verimsiz literally translates to "without yield".
Why is çok placed right before the verb?
In Turkish, adverbs usually go immediately before the verb they modify. Here, çok (a lot) modifies how much the days decrease the creativity. If you placed it at the start of the sentence (Çok verimsiz günler...), it would act as an adverb of degree for the adjective, changing the meaning to "Very unproductive days..."
Learn Verimsiz günler yaratıcılığımı çok azaltıyor and more in Turkish
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
- ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
- ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free