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Turkish Numbers: Distributive
Numbers in Turkish are used in different forms depending on the context. This page focuses on distributive numbers , which are used to express distribution and grouping. The lesson starts with a clear list of Turkish distributive numbers and then shows how they are used in common expressions such as birer ikişer (in ones and twos) and ikişer ikişer (in twos).It also introduces the question word kaçar . Earlier lessons in this series: – Turkish Numbers: Cardinal – Turkish

Halit Demir
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Turkish Numbers: Ordinal
Numbers in Turkish are used in different forms depending on the context. This page focuses on ordinal numbers , which are used to show order and sequence. The lesson starts with a clear list of Turkish ordinal numbers and then explains how they are used with numbers (such as 1., 2. or 12. ) and in written form (such as 1’inci, 2'nci or 12’nci ).It also highlights the difference between birinci and ilk , and introduces the question word kaçıncı . Previous: Turkish Numbers:

Halit Demir
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Turkish Numbers: Cardinal
Numbers in Turkish are used in different forms depending on the context. This page focuses on cardinal numbers , the basic numbers used for counting. The worksheet below shows Turkish cardinal numbers and explains how compound numbers (such as 425, 2,750, or 12,570 ) are read in Turkish, with English comparisons, including common expressions like onlarca (tens of), yüzlerce (hundreds of), and the question word kaç . After learning cardinal numbers, you can continue with :

Halit Demir
Dec 29, 20251 min read
Forms of Address in Turkish: Bey, Beyefendi, Hanım, and Hanımefendi
In Turkish, there are several polite and formal ways to address people. This guide explains the most common forms of address — Bey, Hanım, beyefendi, and hanımefendi — showing when and how to use them in everyday situations. Bey and Hanım When we address or refer to people in a formal or polite way: We use first/given name + Bey (almost equivalent to Mr ) for men. We use first/given name + Hanım (almost equivalent to Miss/Mrs/Ms ) for any woman, single or married. Examples

Halit Demir
Dec 24, 20252 min read
Common Turkish Verbs with English Meanings
Below is a short list of the most common Turkish verbs with their English meanings , taken from the book 200 Common Turkish Verbs in Context . In the book, all verbs are presented in real-life contexts , along with: the case endings they require in sentences (as shown in the table below), real-life example sentences, brief grammar tips, word families, conjugation tables for the basic verb tenses, and exercises to practice. 👉 Visit our homepage to access sample pages, full

Halit Demir
Dec 5, 20253 min read
Common Words in English and Turkish – Practical Glossary for Turkish Learners with Audio
Check out the full glossary here .

Halit Demir
Dec 1, 20251 min read
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