Breakdown of Kargoyu dün teslim aldım.
dün
yesterday
kargo
package / shipping / delivery
teslim almak
to take delivery of, to receive
Questions & Answers about Kargoyu dün teslim aldım.
In English, "cargo" usually refers to large freight. Does kargo mean the same thing in Turkish?
In Turkish, kargo is the standard, everyday word used for almost any mailed package or parcel, no matter how small. It is also commonly used to refer to the courier or postal service itself.
What is the difference between saying teslim aldım and just aldım in this context?
While aldım can mean "I took" or "I bought," the compound verb teslim almak specifically means "to receive" or "to take delivery of" something that is formally handed over to you. It is the most natural verb to use when a courier gives you a package.
Why is dün placed between the object and the verb instead of at the start of the sentence?
In Turkish, the word immediately before the verb carries the strongest emphasis. By putting dün right before teslim aldım, the speaker emphasizes when the delivery happened ("It was yesterday that I received it"). To emphasize the parcel instead, you would say Dün kargoyu teslim aldım.
As a quick review, why is it kargoyu and not just kargo?
The -yu is the definite accusative suffix, marking the word as a specific direct object ("the parcel"). If you were just stating the general action of receiving mail, you would drop the suffix and say Dün kargo teslim aldım ("I received a parcel / I took delivery of mail yesterday").
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