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Questions & Answers about Okula kadar yürüyoruz.
Why is there an -a at the end of okul?
The -a is the "to" or directional ending, making okula mean "to the school". The word kadar (meaning "as far as" or "until") always forces the noun before it to take this ending.
Does kadar mean "as far as" or "until"?
It can mean both! When used with a physical place like okula, it means "as far as" or "up to". When used with a time word, it means "until". For example, sabaha kadar means "until morning".
The translation says "we walk", but doesn't the -yor in yürüyoruz mean "we are walking"?
Yes, -yor is the present continuous tense, so it literally means "we are walking". However, Turkish commonly uses this tense for general habits and routines where English uses the simple present. Depending on context, yürüyoruz can mean "we are walking right now" or "we walk regularly".
Why does yürüyoruz end with -uz instead of another vowel?
The -uz suffix is the personal ending for "we". Because the continuous suffix -yor contains the vowel "o", Turkish vowel harmony rules require the following suffix to use "u". After -yor, the "we" ending will always be -uz.