Breakdown of Vergi, kazanç ile orantılıdır.
ile
with / by / and (linking nouns)
vergi
tax
kazanç
earnings / profit (income, general gain)
orantılı
proportional
Questions & Answers about Vergi, kazanç ile orantılıdır.
Why do we use ile here instead of the dative case, since the English translation says "proportional to"?
How does orantılıdır relate to the word oranda that we are learning in this lesson's grammar structures?
They both come from the root oran, meaning "ratio" or "rate". While this lesson focuses on using oranda to mean "in proportion to" or "at the rate of" after verbs, this sentence shows the related adjective form. Orantı means "proportion", -lı makes it "proportional", and the -dır suffix adds the factual "is" used for stating a general rule.
Could I use gelir or maaş instead of kazanç here?
Yes, depending on the exact meaning you want. Gelir means "income" and is standard in legal contexts (like gelir vergisi, income tax). Maaş specifically means a fixed "salary". Kazanç is broader, meaning "earnings", "gains", or "profits", making it a great general term for any taxable money made.
Why is there a comma after Vergi?
In Turkish, a comma is frequently used to mark the subject of a sentence, especially when stating a definition, a general fact, or when the subject is separated from its verb. It clearly shows that Vergi is the subject governing the verb orantılıdır at the end of the sentence.
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