Present simple tense in Turkish (geniş zaman)
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The present simple tense shows a habitual action that someone has done in the past, still does now and will continue to do in the future. The simple present tense is called as 'geniş zaman' in Turkish. The suffix -(e/i)r is added to the root of the verb. These endings change to ''-ar, -er, -ır, -ir, -ur, -ür, -r'' depending on the vowel harmony rules.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.How to form the present simple tense
- 1.1.Positive form
- 1.2.Verbs ending with a vowel
- 1.3.Verbs with one syllable
- 1.4.Verbs with more than one syllable
- 1.5.Negative form
- 1.5.1.Example with 'almak' (to buy)
- 1.5.2.Example with 'gelmek' (to come)
- 1.6.Question form
- 2.Exercises
- 2.1.Multiple choice exercise on the present simple tense
- 2.2.Fill in the blanks exercise about the present simple tense
How to form the present simple tense
The 3 forms of the present simple tense are:
- Positive form
- Negative form
- Question form
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Positive form
To form a positive verb in the present simple tense, the suffix '-(e/i)r' is added to the verb root and then personal suffix is added. The suffix -(e/i)r changes according to the following rules:
Verb root + -(e/i)r + personal suffix
1. Verbs ending with a vowel
If the verb ends with a vowel: add only '-r'.
- Oku (read) -> Sabahları gazete okurum. (I read a newspaper in the morning.)
- Ağla (cry) -> Bebekler genelde ağlar. (Babies usually cry.)
- Ara (call) -> Annem beni her gün arar. (My mother calls me everyday.)
2. Verbs with one syllable
- If the verb has one syllable: add '-ar' or 'er'
- If the vowel of this syllable is 'a' or 'e' and if the verb ends with 'l', 'n' or 'r' add: '-ir'
- Sor (ask) -> Derste soru sorarım. (I ask a question in the lesson.)
- Çiz (draw) -> Arkadaşım resim çizer. (My friend draws a picture.)
- Gel (come) -> Her hafta bize gelirler. (They come to our house every week.)
3. Verbs with more than one syllable
If the verb has more than one syllable: add one of the following endings according to the vowel harmony rules: '-ır', '-ir', '-ur', -'ür'
- Kullan (use) -> Saç kurutma makinesi kullanırım. (I use a hair dryer.)
- Öğren (learn) -> Çocuklar bizden daha hızlı öğrenirler. (Children learn quicker than us.)
- Gör (see) -> Her gün beni görürler. (They see me everyday.)
Negative form
According to the last vowel of the verb root, the negative suffix '-mez' or '-maz' is used after the verb root except for the pronouns 'I and we'.
Verb root + -mez/-maz +personal suffix
| Last vowel of the verb root -> | -a -ı, -o, -u | -e, -i, -ö, -ü |
|---|---|---|
| Add the suffix -> | -maz | -mez |
Example with 'almak' (to buy)
- Ben almam. (I don't buy.)
- Sen almazsın. (You don't buy.)
- O almaz. (He/she/it doesn't buy.)
- Biz almayız. (We don't buy.)
- Siz almazsınız. (You don't buy.)
- Onlar almazlar. (They don't buy.)
Example with 'gelmek' (to come)
- Ben gelmem. (I don't come.)
- Sen gelmezsin. (You don't come.)
- O gelmez. (He/she/it doesn't come.)
- Biz gelmeyiz. (We don't come.)
- Siz gelmezsiniz. (You don't come.)
- Onlar gelmezler. (They don't come.)
Question form
Questions in the simple present tense are formed by adding the suffix '-mi' after the present simple tense suffix.
verb root + -(i/e)r + -mi + personal suffix
| Question form of the verb 'gitmek (to go) | |
|---|---|
| Ben gider miyim? | Do I go? |
| Sen gider misin? | Do you go? |
| O gider mi? | Does he/she/it go? |
| Biz gider miyiz? | Do we go? |
| Siz gider misiniz? | Do you go? |
| Onlar giderler mi? | Do they go |
Exercises
- Multiple choice exercise on the present simple tense
- Fill in the blanks exercise about the present simple tense
Multiple choice exercise on the present simple tense
Solution
'She only eats pasta.'
O sadece pasta yer.
'They go to Berlin every summer.'
Onlar her yaz Berlin'e giderler.
'His mother calls me everyday.'
Onun annesi beni her gün arar.
'She understands Turkish.'
O Türkçe anlar.
'I enjoy playing the piano.'
Piyano çalmayı severim.
'O çok fazla düşünür.'
He thinks too much.
'Her sabah yağmur yağar.'
It rains every morning.
'Onlar gelmezler.'
They don't come.
'Her sabah otobüsü yakalarsın.'
You catch the bus every morning.
Fill in the blanks exercise about the present simple tense
Fill in the missing verb's suffixes according to the rules:
1. Verb root + -(e/i)r + personal suffix
2. Verbs ending with a vowel: add '-r'
3. Verbs with one syllable: add '-ar/-er'
4. Verbs with more then one syllable: '-ır, -ir, -ur, -ür'
okumak (to read) She reads a book everyday. -> O her gün kitap oku.
aramak (to call) I call you everyday. -> Ben seni her gün ara.
yürümek (to walk) She walks every morning. -> O her gün yürü.
çalışmak (to work) I don't work on Fridays. -> Ben cumaları çalış.
temizlemek (to clean) She cleans her room. -> O odasını temizle.
kapatmak (to turn off) You always turn off the lights. -> Sen her zaman ışıkları kapat.
yemek (to eat) She doesn't eat bread. -> O ekmek ye.
kullanmak (to use) He always uses his cell phone. -> O her zaman cep telefonunu kullan.
ödemek (to pay) I pay the rent. -> Kirayı ben öder.
bitirmek (to finish) You always finish before her. -> Sen her zaman ondan önce bitir.
Exercises
- Multiple choice exercise on the present simple tense
- Fill in the blanks exercise about the present simple tense
Multiple choice exercise on the present simple tense
Solution
'She only eats pasta.'
O sadece pasta yer.
'They go to Berlin every summer.'
Onlar her yaz Berlin'e giderler.
'His mother calls me everyday.'
Onun annesi beni her gün arar.
'She understands Turkish.'
O Türkçe anlar.
'I enjoy playing the piano.'
Piyano çalmayı severim.
'O çok fazla düşünür.'
He thinks too much.
'Her sabah yağmur yağar.'
It rains every morning.
'Onlar gelmezler.'
They don't come.
'Her sabah otobüsü yakalarsın.'
You catch the bus every morning.
Fill in the blanks exercise about the present simple tense
Fill in the missing verb's suffixes according to the rules:
1. Verb root + -(e/i)r + personal suffix
2. Verbs ending with a vowel: add '-r'
3. Verbs with one syllable: add '-ar/-er'
4. Verbs with more then one syllable: '-ır, -ir, -ur, -ür'
okumak (to read) She reads a book everyday. -> O her gün kitap oku.
aramak (to call) I call you everyday. -> Ben seni her gün ara.
yürümek (to walk) She walks every morning. -> O her gün yürü.
çalışmak (to work) I don't work on Fridays. -> Ben cumaları çalış.
temizlemek (to clean) She cleans her room. -> O odasını temizle.
kapatmak (to turn off) You always turn off the lights. -> Sen her zaman ışıkları kapat.
yemek (to eat) She doesn't eat bread. -> O ekmek ye.
kullanmak (to use) He always uses his cell phone. -> O her zaman cep telefonunu kullan.
ödemek (to pay) I pay the rent. -> Kirayı ben öder.
bitirmek (to finish) You always finish before her. -> Sen her zaman ondan önce bitir.
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I was born in İstanbul and I lived there. I hold a bachelor degree in cinema and television at İstanbul Şehir University. During my university years, my stories have been published in major Turkish literary magazines. After my graduation I have been specializing in children's book illustration and literature. I founded children's book publishing house in Turkey. The name is Yıldız Tozu Publishing and my books were released. I worked as an editor-in-chief in the company. I was finding books in the world and I was publishing them in Turkish. I am practically and professionally working on Turkish language and literature. Later on, I moved France to continue my education and works about literature and art. Currently, I am learning french.
I have experience in teaching Turkish in years. Furthermore, I speak English very well (TOEFL B2) and French (B1) it is advantage for students who are beginners.
Here my methodology when I teach Turkish:
I will use the grammar books and my presentations, time to time.
For speaking practice: illustrations, daily conversations
For listening practice: Turkish songs, movies, series
For reading practice: news and articles about Turkey (for advance students), stories, picture books (for intermediate students), texts from language books (for beginner and intermediate students.)
If students need to focus specific area like writing etc. I am designing my class according to that.
In addition, it is because I am using broad material about Turkish media, you will be familiar the culture and sociology of Turkey.
I like to do lesson in creative and in an organized way; therefore, I believe you will learn fast and you will enjoy learning Turkish with me!
I hope to see you in my class :)
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Umut K.
For more than 15 years I have been working as a language teacher in Istanbul, Berlin and Hamburg.
After studying Spanish Linguistics at the University of Ankara, I trained as a language teacher for Turkish and Spanish at the DILMER language school in Istanbul.
My methodology focuses on the language skills of the students.
Grammar is trained through direct application and thus stays in the memory.
History, culture and literature offer us a lot to talk about and soon you will become confident in using the language.
Learning a language means learning to speak!
E. K.
Umut is a wonderful teacher. He is very friendly, perceptive, and knowledgeable about the background and development of the Turkish language. Since he speaks several languages and has also taught Spanish, he has a varied linguistic experience which contributes to his excellent teaching skills. He listens to the student's requirements. I highly recommend Umut to any student of Turkish.
Umut K.
Hi!
My name is Ibrahim and I am here to teach you the essentials of Turkish Language. I got my university degree on law at Ankara University and subsequently finished my degree on MBA at Loyola University Quinlan school of Business in Chicago, USA. After professional life, I started teaching my language turkish to foreginers who want to speak turkish fluently. I have been teaching Turkish for over 5 years in a customized way with tailor-made course design. I use course materials produced mainly by myself as well as other grammer books and visuals. I use interactive teaching methods and encourage my students to speak confidently as well as to ask anything they have in mind. I also follow my students progress through home-works and reviews of the last lesson. After all, I give importance for my lessons to be a fun environment facilitating learning.
And now, it is your turn to take your part in my class at your earliest convenience to see how it works.
I am looking forward to seeing you in my class.
You can also check my youtube channel "Learn Turkish" at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDZZw9jEPdWImMAwfGkqpGA
Thank you.
Ibrahim
M. A.
Highly qualified experienced teacher, he explain every single word within a short time and Our speed in the class according to my learning speed naturally.
Thank you Muhammed, you were a precious and diligent student
Experience Interactive Turkish Lessons from a Native Speaker
Greetings!
➳ I'm a passionate, native Turkish speaker with a love for exploring different languages, cultures, and cuisines. I have a background in copywriting, web design, and working as a cabin crew member for Turkish Airlines. My travels have taken me to over 30 countries and I have lived in Antalya, Istanbul, Stockholm, and Ghent.
➳ As a certified teacher, I aim to teach Turkish in a practical and engaging manner, avoiding an over-reliance on grammar. I believe that a genuine interest in the subject leads to faster and more effective learning.
➳ Remember, the key to success is practice and hands-on learning.
L. .
Ezgi is a really kind and professionnal teacher. She has teaching skills that made me understand better the language. The method she uses is actually very understandable and useful. I really recommend choosing her to improve your Turkish !
Ezgi H.
-Publisher
-Editor-in-chief
-Writer
Hello,
I was born in İstanbul and I lived there. I hold a bachelor degree in cinema and television at İstanbul Şehir University. During my university years, my stories have been published in major Turkish literary magazines. After my graduation I have been specializing in children's book illustration and literature. I founded children's book publishing house in Turkey. The name is Yıldız Tozu Publishing and my books were released. I worked as an editor-in-chief in the company. I was finding books in the world and I was publishing them in Turkish. I am practically and professionally working on Turkish language and literature. Later on, I moved France to continue my education and works about literature and art. Currently, I am learning french.
I have experience in teaching Turkish in years. Furthermore, I speak English very well (TOEFL B2) and French (B1) it is advantage for students who are beginners.
Here my methodology when I teach Turkish:
I will use the grammar books and my presentations, time to time.
For speaking practice: illustrations, daily conversations
For listening practice: Turkish songs, movies, series
For reading practice: news and articles about Turkey (for advance students), stories, picture books (for intermediate students), texts from language books (for beginner and intermediate students.)
If students need to focus specific area like writing etc. I am designing my class according to that.
In addition, it is because I am using broad material about Turkish media, you will be familiar the culture and sociology of Turkey.
I like to do lesson in creative and in an organized way; therefore, I believe you will learn fast and you will enjoy learning Turkish with me!
I hope to see you in my class :)
B. .
Up until now, I have done three lessons with Esra. I am very happy with it; she is punctual, professional and what I find very important: she easily adapts. If she notices I master a skill, she'll move on to the next one swiftly.
Esra O.
-Publisher
-Editor-in-chief
-Writer
Hello,
I was born in İstanbul and I lived there. I hold a bachelor degree in cinema and television at İstanbul Şehir University. During my university years, my stories have been published in major Turkish literary magazines. After my graduation I have been specializing in children's book illustration and literature. I founded children's book publishing house in Turkey. The name is Yıldız Tozu Publishing and my books were released. I worked as an editor-in-chief in the company. I was finding books in the world and I was publishing them in Turkish. I am practically and professionally working on Turkish language and literature. Later on, I moved France to continue my education and works about literature and art. Currently, I am learning french.
I have experience in teaching Turkish in years. Furthermore, I speak English very well (TOEFL B2) and French (B1) it is advantage for students who are beginners.
Here my methodology when I teach Turkish:
I will use the grammar books and my presentations, time to time.
For speaking practice: illustrations, daily conversations
For listening practice: Turkish songs, movies, series
For reading practice: news and articles about Turkey (for advance students), stories, picture books (for intermediate students), texts from language books (for beginner and intermediate students.)
If students need to focus specific area like writing etc. I am designing my class according to that.
In addition, it is because I am using broad material about Turkish media, you will be familiar the culture and sociology of Turkey.
I like to do lesson in creative and in an organized way; therefore, I believe you will learn fast and you will enjoy learning Turkish with me!
I hope to see you in my class :)
D. D.
I have been following lessons with Esra on and off for six months now and sometimes we have communication problems because we have to speak in English and that isn't the native language for the both of us. Having said this. She is a fun teacher and we laugh a lot but I also must admit that she is strict with the time table, starting at 8 o'clock means starting at 8, ending at 9 means.... Other than that, when I have questions I can ask anytime and she will reply and if the question isn't to complicated I get an fairly quick answer, if it gets more complicated than the answer will be treated in the next lesson. Would I recommend Esra hanim. Yes! And I would like to add, she is a good teacher and she has a lot of patience and repeats the things I should know because it was in a previous lesson and I stupidtly enough forgot about it (Turkish isn't an easy language...)
Teşekkür ederim Denise:) and it is not stupidity, very normal when we learn a new language we just need many repetition... and every language has different structure so it takes a bit time to learn it but this makes knowing a different language so valuable. ;)