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Questions & Answers about Burası çok güzel.
Why does the sentence use Burası instead of just Bu?
While bu means 'this', burası specifically means 'this place'. Whenever you are describing a location itself, like a room, a city, or a view, you use burası.
Where is the word for 'is' in this sentence?
There isn't a separate word! In Turkish, you don't need a word like 'is' or 'are' for simple present-tense facts about a 'he', 'she', or 'it'. You just put the subject (Burası) next to its description (çok güzel), and the 'is' is naturally understood.
Does güzel only mean beautiful?
No, güzel is a very flexible word! While it means 'beautiful' or 'pretty' for people and places, it is also the standard everyday word for 'nice' or 'good'. For example, if you eat a great meal, you can also describe it as çok güzel.