Understanding Possession in Türkçe Nouns
In Türkçe, when we talk about possession, we are saying that something belongs to someone or something else. Just like in English, where we say 'my book' or 'John's car', Türkçe has its own way of showing possession.
To show possession in Türkçe, we add special endings to the noun. These endings change depending on who owns the object and whether the object is singular or plural.
Important Points
- For 'my', we add '-im', '-ım', '-um', or '-üm' depending on vowel harmony.
- For 'your' (singular), we add '-in', '-ın', '-un', or '-ün'.
- For 'his/her/its', we add '-i', '-ı', '-u', or '-ü'.
- For 'our', we add '-imiz', '-ımız', '-umuz', or '-ümüz'.
- For 'your' (plural), we add '-iniz', '-ınız', '-unuz', or '-ünüz'.
- For 'their', we add '-leri' or '-ları'.
Examples
- Kitap becomes kitabım for 'my book'.
- Araba becomes arabanız for 'your (plural) car'.
- Ev becomes evleri for 'their house'.
These examples show how the endings change the noun to show who owns it. It's important to listen for the vowel sounds to pick the right ending.
Tips for Using Possession Endings
Important Points
- Always check the last vowel of the noun to decide the correct ending.
- Practice with simple nouns first, like 'kitap' (book) or 'ev' (house).
- Try using possession in sentences to see how it fits with other words.