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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)!

Table of Contents - Turkish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Turkish Alphabet

Basic Grammar

Complex Grammar

Everyday Phrases

Numbers and Time

Turkish Culture

Daily Life

Videos[edit | edit source]

Turkish Grammar: Forming compound nouns (plane ticket, office ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+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 ==
+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 ===
+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) ====
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ev || ev || house
+|-
+| kitap || kitap || book
+|-
+| kedi || kedi || cat
+|-
+| köpek || köpek || dog
+|-
+| elma || elma || apple
+|}
+==== Genitive Case (İyelik Hâli) ====
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+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.
-Hi Turkish learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing the basics of Turkish grammar related to nouns. We will cover topics such as noun gender, plural forms, and possessive forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to use nouns in Turkish. __TOC__
-== Noun Gender ==
+Here are some examples of nouns in the genitive case:
-Nouns in Turkish are either masculine or feminine. This is indicated by the suffixes -er or -ır/-ir. For example, the word for "teacher" is öğretmen. The masculine form is öğretmen-er and the feminine form is öğretmen-ır/-ir.
-=== Plural Forms ===
+{| class="wikitable"
-To make a noun plural, the suffix -ler/-lar is added to the end of the word. For example, the plural form of öğretmen is öğretmen-ler/-lar.
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 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
+|}
-=== Possessive Forms ===
+==== Dative Case (Yönelme Hâli) ====
-To indicate possession, the suffix -im/-ım/-im is added to the end of the word. For example, the possessive form of öğretmen is öğretmen-im/-ım/-im.
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 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) ====
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| evi || evi || the house
+|-
+| kitabı || kitabı || the book
+|-
+| kediyi || kediyi || the cat
+|-
+| köpeği || köpeği || the dog
+|-
+| elmaya || elmayı || the apple
+|}
+==== Ablative Case (Ayrılma Hâli) ====
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 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) ====
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 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 ===
+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:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| evler || evler || houses
+|-
+| kitaplar || kitaplar || books
+|-
+| kediler || kediler || cats
+|-
+| köpekler || köpekler || dogs
+|-
+| elmalar || elmalar || apples
+|}
 == Conclusion ==
-We have now covered the basics of Turkish grammar related to nouns. You should now have a better understanding of how to use nouns in Turkish. <br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
+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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+==Videos==
+===Turkish Grammar: Forming compound nouns (plane ticket, office ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOS3y3qjEG8</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_grammar Turkish grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://cromwell-intl.com/turkish/nouns.html Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs — Basics of Turkish Grammar]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/turkish_nouns.php Turkish Nouns]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/The-Nominative-Case-in-Turkish|The Nominative Case in Turkish]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/The-Inclusive-Case-in-Turkish|The Inclusive Case in Turkish]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/How-to-Use-be|How to Use be]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Cardinal-Numbers-in-Turkish|Cardinal Numbers in Turkish]]
+* [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/The-Accusative-Case-in-Turkish|The Accusative Case in Turkish]]
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