The conjunction -ki

In this lesson we will see the ki that works as a conjunction. The conjunction ki can have many meanings, including that, which, (even) though, so (that), it is because … that …, etc. We won't cover all of these extensively here, but we will focus on some common usages.

Since ki is a conjunction, it is not treated as a suffix, and it is written separate from other words.

Study for your exams so you can pass your courses.
Sınavlarına çalış ki derslerini geçebilirsin.
You went away so suddenly that I could not forget you.
Öyle aniden gittin ki seni unutamadım.
It is because he loves you that he acts towards you like this.
Seni seviyor ki sana böyle davranıyor.

Contributors