Questions & Answers about Allah sana uzun bir ömür vere.
Why does the verb end in -e (vere) instead of the usual 3rd person imperative -sin (versin)?
The verb vermek (to give) is conjugated here in the 3rd person optative mood using the -e suffix. While you could say Allah sana uzun bir ömür versin to express the exact same wish, the optative vere is an older, more traditional form. It is frequently used in religious blessings, prayers, and curses.
Can I use this 3rd person optative ending (-a / -e) in everyday conversations?
Generally, no. In modern Turkish, the 3rd person optative is mostly "frozen" in set expressions, idioms, and blessings like this one (or words like ola, gele in poetry). For everyday wishes or indirect commands (like "Let him come" or "I hope she calls"), you should stick to the 3rd person imperative: gelsin, arasın.
Why is the word order uzun bir ömür instead of bir uzun ömür?
Why does this sentence use sana instead of seni?