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== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on Turkish verb conjugation and tenses! In this lesson, we will explore the basics of Turkish verbs and how they are conjugated. Understanding verb conjugation is essential for constructing sentences and expressing actions in Turkish. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Turkish verb conjugation and be able to use verbs in different tenses. So let's get started!
== Verb Conjugation ==
Verbs in Turkish undergo changes in their form to indicate tense, mood, aspect, and voice. These changes are known as verb conjugation. Turkish verbs are conjugated based on person, number, and tense. Let's take a closer look at each of these components.
=== Person ===
In Turkish, verbs change their form based on the person performing the action. There are six different persons: first person singular, second person singular, third person singular, first person plural, second person plural, and third person plural. The person is indicated by verb suffixes added to the verb root.
For example, let's conjugate the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) in the present tense for different persons:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| konuşuyorum || konu-ʃu-jor-um || I speak
|-
| konuşuyorsun || konu-ʃu-jor-sun || You speak
|-
| konuşuyor || konu-ʃu-jor || He/She/It speaks
|-
| konuşuyoruz || konu-ʃu-jor-uz || We speak
|-
| konuşuyorsunuz || konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz || You speak
|-
| konuşuyorlar || konu-ʃu-jor-lar || They speak
|}
As you can see, the verb suffixes change depending on the person. Make sure to pay attention to these suffixes when conjugating verbs in Turkish.
=== Number ===
Verbs in Turkish also change their form based on the number of people performing the action. There are two numbers: singular and plural. The number is indicated by the verb suffixes as well.
Let's continue with the example of the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) and conjugate it in the present tense for different numbers:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| konuşuyorum || konu-ʃu-jor-um || I speak
|-
| konuşuyoruz || konu-ʃu-jor-uz || We speak
|-
| konuşuyorsun || konu-ʃu-jor-sun || You speak
|-
| konuşuyorsunuz || konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz || You speak
|-
| konuşuyor || konu-ʃu-jor || He/She/It speaks
|-
| konuşuyorlar || konu-ʃu-jor-lar || They speak
|}
As you can see, the verb suffixes change to indicate both person and number. This is an important aspect of Turkish verb conjugation.
=== Tense ===
Turkish has several tenses, including present tense, past tense, future tense, and more. Each tense has its own set of suffixes for verb conjugation. Let's explore the conjugation of the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) in different tenses:
==== Present Tense ====
The present tense in Turkish is used to describe actions happening at the current moment. To conjugate verbs in the present tense, we add the following suffixes:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| konuşuyorum || konu-ʃu-jor-um || I speak
|-
| konuşuyorsun || konu-ʃu-jor-sun || You speak
|-
| konuşuyor || konu-ʃu-jor || He/She/It speaks
|-
| konuşuyoruz || konu-ʃu-jor-uz || We speak
|-
| konuşuyorsunuz || konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz || You speak
|-
| konuşuyorlar || konu-ʃu-jor-lar || They speak
|}


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In the present tense, the verb suffixes change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the present tense.


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==== Past Tense ====
 
The past tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that have already happened in the past. To conjugate verbs in the past tense, we add the following suffixes:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| konuştum || konuʃtum || I spoke
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| konuştun || konuʃtun || You spoke
|-
| konuştu || konuʃtu || He/She/It spoke
|-
| konuştuk || konuʃtuk || We spoke
|-
| konuştunuz || konuʃtunuz || You spoke
|-
| konuştular || konuʃtular || They spoke
|}


As a Turkish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I believe that learning Turkish grammar can be a challenging task for newcomers. But fear not! In this lesson, we will take a closer look at Turkish verbs and uncover helpful tips to make Turkish grammar a breeze.
In the past tense, the verb suffixes also change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the past tense.


==== Future Tense ====


<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/The-Ablative-Case-in-Turkish|The Ablative Case in Turkish]].</span>
The future tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. To conjugate verbs in the future tense, we add the following suffixes:
== Understanding Verbs ==


Verbs are the backbone of any sentence in Turkish. They express actions, processes, and states of being. Turkish verbs change according to the tense, mood, voice, and person to match the subject of the sentence.
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| konuşacağım || konuʃadʒaːɰɯm || I will speak
|-
| konuşacaksın || konuʃadʒaːksɯn || You will speak
|-
| konuşacak || konuʃadʒaːdʒɯk || He/She/It will speak
|-
| konuşacağız || konuʃadʒaːɰɯz || We will speak
|-
| konuşacaksınız || konuʃadʒaːksɯːnɯz || You will speak
|-
| konuşacaklar || konuʃadʒaːklar || They will speak
|}


- Example 1: Ben gülüyorum. (I am laughing.)
In the future tense, the verb suffixes change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the future tense.
- Example 2: Sen okuyorsun. (You are reading.)
- Example 3: Onlar şarkı söylüyorlar. (They are singing a song.)


In Turkish, verb stems are usually composed of just one word. Even though Turkish verbs do not need to be conjugated by gender or number, they can be challenging to learn due to their many tenses and conjugations. Nonetheless, with practice, you can master the Turkish verb system.
=== Negation ===


== Basic Verb Conjugation ==
To form the negative form of a verb in Turkish, we add the negation particle "me/ma" before the verb stem. Let's take the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) as an example:


- Present tense (Geniş zaman): The present tense is the most common tense in Turkish. To form it, simply add the present tense endings to the verb stem:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| konuşmuyorum || konuʃmuʲorɯm || I don't speak
|-
| konuşmuyorsun || konuʃmuʲorʃun || You don't speak
|-
| konuşmuyor || konuʃmuʲor || He/She/It doesn't speak
|-
| konuşmuyoruz || konuʃmuʲoruz || We don't speak
|-
| konuşmuyorsunuz || konuʃmuʲorʃunuz || You don't speak
|-
| konuşmuyorlar || konuʃmuʲorlar || They don't speak
|}


<table class="wikitable">
As you can see, the negation particle "me/ma" is added before the verb stem, and the verb suffixes are conjugated as usual.
    <tr>
        <th>Turkish</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Gelmek</td>
        <td>/ɡelˈmek/</td>
        <td>To come</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td colspan=3>Present Tense Endings:</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor-um</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ.um/</td>
        <td>I am coming</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor-sun</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ.sun/</td>
        <td>You are coming</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ/</td>
        <td>He/She/It is coming</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor-uz</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ.uz/</td>
        <td>We are coming</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor-sunuz</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ.su.nuz/</td>
        <td>You are coming (plural)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Iyor-lar</td>
        <td>/i.ˈjoɾ.laɾ/</td>
        <td>They are coming</td>
    </tr>
</table>


- Simple past tense (Di'li geçmiş zaman): The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. To form the simple past tense, add the -di suffix to the verb stem, followed by the past tense endings:
== Verb Tenses ==


<table class="wikitable">
Turkish has several verb tenses, each used to express different time frames and aspects of actions. Let's explore some of the most common verb tenses in Turkish.
    <tr>
        <th>Turkish</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Açmak</td>
        <td>/aʧ.ˈmak/</td>
        <td>To open</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td colspan=3>Simple Past Tense Endings:</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-dım</td>
        <td>/dɯm/</td>
        <td>I opened</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-dın</td>
        <td>/dɯn/</td>
        <td>You opened</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-di</td>
        <td>/di/</td>
        <td>He/She/It opened</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-dık</td>
        <td>/dɯk/</td>
        <td>We opened</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-dınız</td>
        <td>/dɯ.nyz/</td>
        <td>You opened (plural)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-dılar</td>
        <td>/dɯ.laɾ/</td>
        <td>They opened</td>
    </tr>
</table>


- Future tense (Gelecek zaman): The future tense is used to describe events that will happen in the future. To form the future tense, add the future tense endings to the verb stem:
=== Simple Present Tense ===


<table class="wikitable">
The simple present tense in Turkish is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. It is formed by adding the present tense suffixes to the verb stem.
    <tr>
        <th>Turkish</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Düşünmek</td>
        <td>/dʲy.ʃyn.ˈmek/</td>
        <td>To think</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td colspan=3>Future Tense Endings:</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Eceğ-im</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ.im/</td>
        <td>I will think</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Eceğ-in</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ.in/</td>
        <td>You will think</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Ecek</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ/</td>
        <td>He/She/It will think</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Eceğ-iz</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ.iz/</td>
        <td>We will think</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Eceğ-iniz</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ.i.niz/</td>
        <td>You will think (plural)</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>-Ecek-ler</td>
        <td>/e.dʒetʃ.lær/</td>
        <td>They will think</td>
    </tr>
</table>


== Essential Turkish Verbs ==
For example, let's conjugate the verb "to eat" (yemek) in the simple present tense:


There are many Turkish verbs that are used in everyday conversation. Here are some essential Turkish verbs that you should know:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yerim || je-ɾim || I eat
|-
| yersin || jeɾ-sin || You eat
|-
| yer || jeɾ || He/She/It eats
|-
| yeriz || jeɾ-iz || We eat
|-
| yersiniz || jeɾ-si-niz || You eat
|-
| yerler || jeɾ-leɾ || They eat
|}


* <b>Yapmak</b> - To do, to make
In the simple present tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.
* <b>Gelmek</b> - To come
* <b>Gitmek</b> - To go
* <b>İstemek</b> - To want
* <b>Sevmek</b> - To love
* <b>Üzülmek</b> - To be sad
* <b>Araba kullanmak</b> - To drive a car


Use these verbs as a solid foundation for your Turkish speaking and writing. It's a good idea to learn how to conjugate these essential verbs in different tenses, or to use them in sentences that you may use in day-to-day situations.
=== Simple Past Tense ===


== Resources to Learn Turkish Verbs ==
The simple past tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that have already happened in the past. It is formed by adding the past tense suffixes to the verb stem.
 
Let's continue with the example of the verb "to eat" (yemek) and conjugate it in the simple past tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yedim || je-dim || I ate
|-
| yedin || je-din || You ate
|-
| yedi || je-di || He/She/It ate
|-
| yedik || je-dik || We ate
|-
| yediniz || je-di-niz || You ate
|-
| yediler || je-di-ler || They ate
|}


Learning Turkish verbs can be a fun and exciting task, especially when you have the right resources.
In the simple past tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.


Here are some great websites and applications to help you learn Turkish verbs:
=== Simple Future Tense ===


* <b>Duolingo</b> - A popular language-learning application that offers Turkish courses aimed at different levels.
The simple future tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. It is formed by adding the future tense suffixes to the verb stem.
* <b>Babbel</b> - A website that offers online language courses for an easy-to-use learning experience.
* <b>Turkish Language Tree</b> - A website that offers free resources for learning the Turkish language, including verb conjugation charts.


Learning verb conjugations can be challenging, but with practice and exposure to the language, you will improve quickly. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, as that is where true learning happens.
Let's continue with the example of the verb "to eat" (yemek) and conjugate it in the simple future tense:


== Conclusion ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yiyeceğim || je-je-dʒe-ɰɯm || I will eat
|-
| yiyeceksin || je-je-dʒeksin || You will eat
|-
| yiyecek || je-je-dʒek || He/She/It will eat
|-
| yiyeceğiz || je-je-dʒe-ɰɯz || We will eat
|-
| yiyeceksiniz || je-je-dʒeksiniz || You will eat
|-
| yiyecekler || je-je-dʒek-leɾ || They will eat
|}


In conclusion, Turkish verbs are an essential part of the Turkish language that can be challenging to master at first. But with the correct resources and plenty of practice, you'll be speaking Turkish with confidence in no time. Don't forget to practice your newly learned skills with native speakers, and keep learning with the rest of our course. In the next lesson, we will take a closer look at Turkish adjectives.
In the simple future tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.


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== Conclusion ==
==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_grammar Turkish grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/common-turkish-verbs The 20 Most Common Verbs In Turkish (And How To Use Them)]
* [https://www.turkishclass101.com/blog/2020/10/05/turkish-conjugations/ A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Turkish Verb Conjugation]


Congratulations! You have reached the end of the lesson on Turkish verb conjugation and tenses. In this lesson, we explored the basics of Turkish verb conjugation, including person, number, tense, and negation. We also learned about different verb tenses such as the present tense, past tense, and future tense. By understanding verb conjugation, you will be able to construct sentences and express actions in Turkish. Keep practicing and applying what you've learned, and soon you'll become fluent in Turkish verb conjugation!


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]] & [[Language/Turkish/Grammar/Quantity-in-Turkish|Quantity in Turkish]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_grammar Turkish grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/common-turkish-verbs The 20 Most Common Verbs In Turkish (And How To Use Them)]
* [https://www.turkishclass101.com/blog/2020/10/05/turkish-conjugations/ A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Turkish Verb Conjugation]


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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Turkish verb conjugation and tenses! In this lesson, we will explore the basics of Turkish verbs and how they are conjugated. Understanding verb conjugation is essential for constructing sentences and expressing actions in Turkish. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Turkish verb conjugation and be able to use verbs in different tenses. So let's get started!

Verb Conjugation

Verbs in Turkish undergo changes in their form to indicate tense, mood, aspect, and voice. These changes are known as verb conjugation. Turkish verbs are conjugated based on person, number, and tense. Let's take a closer look at each of these components.

Person

In Turkish, verbs change their form based on the person performing the action. There are six different persons: first person singular, second person singular, third person singular, first person plural, second person plural, and third person plural. The person is indicated by verb suffixes added to the verb root.

For example, let's conjugate the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) in the present tense for different persons:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuşuyorum konu-ʃu-jor-um I speak
konuşuyorsun konu-ʃu-jor-sun You speak
konuşuyor konu-ʃu-jor He/She/It speaks
konuşuyoruz konu-ʃu-jor-uz We speak
konuşuyorsunuz konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz You speak
konuşuyorlar konu-ʃu-jor-lar They speak

As you can see, the verb suffixes change depending on the person. Make sure to pay attention to these suffixes when conjugating verbs in Turkish.

Number

Verbs in Turkish also change their form based on the number of people performing the action. There are two numbers: singular and plural. The number is indicated by the verb suffixes as well.

Let's continue with the example of the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) and conjugate it in the present tense for different numbers:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuşuyorum konu-ʃu-jor-um I speak
konuşuyoruz konu-ʃu-jor-uz We speak
konuşuyorsun konu-ʃu-jor-sun You speak
konuşuyorsunuz konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz You speak
konuşuyor konu-ʃu-jor He/She/It speaks
konuşuyorlar konu-ʃu-jor-lar They speak

As you can see, the verb suffixes change to indicate both person and number. This is an important aspect of Turkish verb conjugation.

Tense

Turkish has several tenses, including present tense, past tense, future tense, and more. Each tense has its own set of suffixes for verb conjugation. Let's explore the conjugation of the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) in different tenses:

Present Tense

The present tense in Turkish is used to describe actions happening at the current moment. To conjugate verbs in the present tense, we add the following suffixes:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuşuyorum konu-ʃu-jor-um I speak
konuşuyorsun konu-ʃu-jor-sun You speak
konuşuyor konu-ʃu-jor He/She/It speaks
konuşuyoruz konu-ʃu-jor-uz We speak
konuşuyorsunuz konu-ʃu-jor-su-nuz You speak
konuşuyorlar konu-ʃu-jor-lar They speak

In the present tense, the verb suffixes change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the present tense.

Past Tense

The past tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that have already happened in the past. To conjugate verbs in the past tense, we add the following suffixes:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuştum konuʃtum I spoke
konuştun konuʃtun You spoke
konuştu konuʃtu He/She/It spoke
konuştuk konuʃtuk We spoke
konuştunuz konuʃtunuz You spoke
konuştular konuʃtular They spoke

In the past tense, the verb suffixes also change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the past tense.

Future Tense

The future tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. To conjugate verbs in the future tense, we add the following suffixes:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuşacağım konuʃadʒaːɰɯm I will speak
konuşacaksın konuʃadʒaːksɯn You will speak
konuşacak konuʃadʒaːdʒɯk He/She/It will speak
konuşacağız konuʃadʒaːɰɯz We will speak
konuşacaksınız konuʃadʒaːksɯːnɯz You will speak
konuşacaklar konuʃadʒaːklar They will speak

In the future tense, the verb suffixes change based on the person, number, and tense. Pay close attention to these suffixes to correctly conjugate verbs in the future tense.

Negation

To form the negative form of a verb in Turkish, we add the negation particle "me/ma" before the verb stem. Let's take the verb "to speak" (konuşmak) as an example:

Turkish Pronunciation English
konuşmuyorum konuʃmuʲorɯm I don't speak
konuşmuyorsun konuʃmuʲorʃun You don't speak
konuşmuyor konuʃmuʲor He/She/It doesn't speak
konuşmuyoruz konuʃmuʲoruz We don't speak
konuşmuyorsunuz konuʃmuʲorʃunuz You don't speak
konuşmuyorlar konuʃmuʲorlar They don't speak

As you can see, the negation particle "me/ma" is added before the verb stem, and the verb suffixes are conjugated as usual.

Verb Tenses

Turkish has several verb tenses, each used to express different time frames and aspects of actions. Let's explore some of the most common verb tenses in Turkish.

Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense in Turkish is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. It is formed by adding the present tense suffixes to the verb stem.

For example, let's conjugate the verb "to eat" (yemek) in the simple present tense:

Turkish Pronunciation English
yerim je-ɾim I eat
yersin jeɾ-sin You eat
yer jeɾ He/She/It eats
yeriz jeɾ-iz We eat
yersiniz jeɾ-si-niz You eat
yerler jeɾ-leɾ They eat

In the simple present tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.

Simple Past Tense

The simple past tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that have already happened in the past. It is formed by adding the past tense suffixes to the verb stem.

Let's continue with the example of the verb "to eat" (yemek) and conjugate it in the simple past tense:

Turkish Pronunciation English
yedim je-dim I ate
yedin je-din You ate
yedi je-di He/She/It ate
yedik je-dik We ate
yediniz je-di-niz You ate
yediler je-di-ler They ate

In the simple past tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.

Simple Future Tense

The simple future tense in Turkish is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. It is formed by adding the future tense suffixes to the verb stem.

Let's continue with the example of the verb "to eat" (yemek) and conjugate it in the simple future tense:

Turkish Pronunciation English
yiyeceğim je-je-dʒe-ɰɯm I will eat
yiyeceksin je-je-dʒeksin You will eat
yiyecek je-je-dʒek He/She/It will eat
yiyeceğiz je-je-dʒe-ɰɯz We will eat
yiyeceksiniz je-je-dʒeksiniz You will eat
yiyecekler je-je-dʒek-leɾ They will eat

In the simple future tense, the verb suffixes indicate the person, number, and tense of the action.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have reached the end of the lesson on Turkish verb conjugation and tenses. In this lesson, we explored the basics of Turkish verb conjugation, including person, number, tense, and negation. We also learned about different verb tenses such as the present tense, past tense, and future tense. By understanding verb conjugation, you will be able to construct sentences and express actions in Turkish. Keep practicing and applying what you've learned, and soon you'll become fluent in Turkish verb conjugation!

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