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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the lesson on Turkish noun declension and pluralization! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of how nouns are formed and modified in Turkish. Nouns are an essential part of any language, and understanding how they work is crucial for building a solid foundation in Turkish grammar. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use and modify nouns in different contexts. So let's get started!
Turkish Noun Basics[edit | edit source]
In Turkish, nouns play a central role in sentence structure and convey important information about objects, people, places, and concepts. Turkish nouns are generally formed by adding suffixes to a root or stem. These suffixes indicate various grammatical features such as case, number, possession, and definiteness. Understanding the different noun suffixes and how they interact with the root is key to mastering Turkish grammar.
Noun Declension[edit | edit source]
Noun declension refers to the modification of nouns to indicate their grammatical role in a sentence. Turkish has six noun cases, which are used to show relationships between nouns and other elements in a sentence. The six cases in Turkish are:
- Nominative case (yalın hâl)
- Genitive case (iyelik hâli)
- Dative case (yönelme hâli)
- Accusative case (belirtme hâli)
- Ablative case (ayrılma hâli)
- Locative case (bulunma hâli)
Each case has its own set of suffixes that are added to the noun stem. Let's take a closer look at each case and its corresponding suffixes:
Nominative Case (Yalın Hâl)[edit | edit source]
The nominative case is used to indicate the subject or the object of a sentence. It is the default case, and nouns in their basic form are usually in the nominative case. The suffix for the nominative case is "-(s)I" for singular nouns and "-lAr" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the nominative case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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ev | ev | house |
kitap | kitap | book |
kedi | kedi | cat |
köpek | köpek | dog |
elma | elma | apple |
Genitive Case (İyelik Hâli)[edit | edit source]
The genitive case is used to indicate possession or the relationship between two nouns. The suffix for the genitive case is "-(n)In" for singular nouns and "-(lAr)In" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the genitive case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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evin | evin | of the house |
kitabın | kitabın | of the book |
kedinin | kedinin | of the cat |
köpeğin | köpeğin | of the dog |
elmanın | elmanın | of the apple |
Dative Case (Yönelme Hâli)[edit | edit source]
The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence or the recipient of an action. The suffix for the dative case is "-(y)A" for singular nouns and "-(lAr)A" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the dative case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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eve | eve | to the house |
kitaba | kitaba | to the book |
kediye | kediye | to the cat |
köpeğe | köpeğe | to the dog |
elmaa | elmaya | to the apple |
Accusative Case (Belirtme Hâli)[edit | edit source]
The accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a sentence. The suffix for the accusative case is "-(y)I" for singular nouns and "-(lAr)I" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the accusative case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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evi | evi | the house |
kitabı | kitabı | the book |
kediyi | kediyi | the cat |
köpeği | köpeği | the dog |
elmaya | elmayı | the apple |
Ablative Case (Ayrılma Hâli)[edit | edit source]
The ablative case is used to indicate separation or origin. The suffix for the ablative case is "-(d)An" for singular nouns and "-(lAr)dAn" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the ablative case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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evden | evden | from the house |
kitaptan | kitaptan | from the book |
kediden | kediden | from the cat |
köpekten | köpekten | from the dog |
elmadaan | elmadan | from the apple |
Locative Case (Bulunma Hâli)[edit | edit source]
The locative case is used to indicate location or the place where an action takes place. The suffix for the locative case is "-(d)A" for singular nouns and "-(lAr)dA" for plural nouns.
Here are some examples of nouns in the locative case:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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evde | evde | at the house |
kitapta | kitapta | in the book |
kedide | kedide | on the cat |
köpekte | köpekte | in the dog |
elmada | elmada | on the apple |
Noun Pluralization[edit | edit source]
In Turkish, nouns can be pluralized by adding suffixes that indicate the number or quantity of the noun. Plural nouns are used when referring to more than one object or person. The plural suffixes in Turkish are "-lAr" or "-lEr".
Here are some examples of plural nouns:
Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
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evler | evler | houses |
kitaplar | kitaplar | books |
kediler | kediler | cats |
köpekler | köpekler | dogs |
elmalar | elmalar | apples |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Turkish noun declension and pluralization. In this lesson, you learned about the different noun cases in Turkish and how to modify nouns to indicate their grammatical role in a sentence. You also learned about pluralization and how to form plural nouns in Turkish. By mastering these concepts, you will be able to express yourself more accurately and confidently in Turkish. Keep practicing and exploring the Turkish language, and you will continue to progress on your language learning journey. Teşekkür ederim (Thank you) and iyi şanslar (good luck)!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Turkish grammar - Wikipedia
- Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs — Basics of Turkish Grammar
- Turkish Nouns
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Present Tense
- Prepositions
- The Nominative Case in Turkish
- Pronouns
- The Inclusive Case in Turkish
- Questions
- How to Use be
- Past Tense
- Cardinal Numbers in Turkish
- The Accusative Case in Turkish
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