Question 1

How does the word binlerce get the meaning "thousands of"?

Accepted Answer

It uses the suffix -ce attached to the plural form binler (thousands). When added to plural numbers or time words, the -ce / -ca suffix acts as an adverbial of extensive quantity, meaning "in the thousands" or "thousands of". Notice that even though binlerce implies plurality, the noun it modifies (seyirci) remains singular, which is the standard rule for numbers in Turkish.

Question 2

What is the -yedur ending on söyleyedur?

Accepted Answer

This is a continuous action suffix (often called a "verb of continuation"). It is formed by adding -e / -a (with a buffer -y- if needed) plus the verb durmak (to stand/stop) to the main verb stem. Here, söyle + -y- + -e + dur literally means "stand singing," but it translates to "keep on singing." It implies that an action is ongoing while something else happens.

Question 3

How does the phrase akın akın translate to "in droves"?

Accepted Answer

The noun akın means a rush, influx, or raid. Turkish frequently repeats words to create adverbs of manner. By repeating akın, the phrase akın akın vividly describes people flowing or flocking in continuously, which perfectly translates to "in droves" or "streaming in".

Question 4

Why use kendi kendine instead of just kendine for "to yourself"?

Accepted Answer

While kendine means "to yourself," doubling it as kendi kendine adds emphasis. It implies doing something all by yourself, on your own, or interacting solely with yourself (like muttering or singing) while seemingly oblivious to the outside world.

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