<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[easyturkishgrammar]]></title><description><![CDATA[easyturkishgrammar]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:36:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/tr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Learn Turkish? Tips from a Teacher and Learner]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Learn Turkish? Tips from a Teacher and Language Learner]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/how-to-learn-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b810ca0c9296d36a460c30</guid><category><![CDATA[Learning Turkish Strategies]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:13:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey Became Türkiye, but People Still Use “Turkey” in Everyday Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey officially became Türkiye, but most people still say Turkey. This article explores why language rarely follows official name changes.]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkey-vs-turkiye</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0af0dadf43effc8ce45ca1</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Spelling & Punctuation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolay Gelsin – Everyday Turkish Expression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there an expression in your own language that you use when you see someone who is busy working? In Turkish, we say “kolay gelsin.”  It literally means “May it be easy for you” or “Hope your work goes smoothly.” The usual reply is  “Teşekkür ederim,”  “Sağ ol," or "Sağ olun.”  (Thank you.) This short and friendly expression is one of the most commonly used everyday phrases in Turkish. It is said to wish that someone’s work goes smoothly and without difficulty. It can be said to  anyone who...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-expression-kolay-gelsin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69720a075a58c9b2ae67f800</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Expressions & Sayings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:24:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Yes/No Questions: How the Question Particle mi Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Turkish, yes/no questions are formed using the interrogative particle mi . This particle is placed after the verb . It is written separately  and, like suffixes, follows vowel harmony: mi, mı, mü, mu. Examples: Oğlum, ev ödevlerini bitirdin mi ? →   Son, have you finished your homwork? Akşam işten sonra buluşuyor mu yuz? →   Are we going to meet after work in the evening? Müsait mi sin? Biraz konuşabilir mi yiz? →   Are you free? Can we talk for a while? Mert dün okulda Tunç’la kavga etti...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-yes-no-questions-mi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696629460ef3e0e1c07a525e</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:42:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eli Açık – Everyday Turkish Expression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meaning: In Turkish, eli açık  literally means “open-handed” and is a figurative expression used as a synonym for cömert (generous), describing someone who is generous with money, gifts, or treats. Usage: This expression is commonly applied to people who spend or give freely , especially in financial or social generosity , such as supporting those in need, paying for friends, giving gifts, or  sharing food . Note that being eli açık  doesn’t require great wealth and does not mean being...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-expression-eli-acik</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e56fb7fdaea320c05452f</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Expressions & Sayings]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:35:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_d75b74e4e7f64dbfb43c782375373443~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_503,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yufka Yürekli – Everyday Turkish Expression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meaning Soft-hearted; very kind and easily moved  It is used to describe someone who is very kind, soft-hearted, and easily moved emotionally. It is often used for people who cannot hurt others and feel compassion quickly. Literal meaning With a heart like yufka — a very thin and soft type of dough used in Turkish cuisine, as shown in the image below. Royalty-free image from Pixabay. Example sentences: Anneler yufka yürekli olurlar. → Mothers tend to be soft-hearted. Deniz çok yufka...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-expression-yufka-yurekli</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d00555194fa5818899969</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Expressions & Sayings]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:10:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_65c1f70cb576471b8aef6f70cc36cfa3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_381,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Present Continuous Tense (-iyor)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Turkish, the present continuous tense (-iyor) is not limited to actions happening right now. It can also be used for future plans, in the same way as the English present continuous tense. It is also commonly used to talk about habitual actions, often expressed with the simple present tense in English, and to describe actions that started in the past and are still continuing, where English would normally use the present perfect or present perfect continuous. This means one thing: the...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-present-continuous-tense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6957bc4c955b7b1b3c96ffde</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:53:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_34a1db7379444d5aad83daf0aeff3044~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_301,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish suffix -eli]]></title><description><![CDATA[This topic builds on the suffix -diğinden beri.  If needed, you can review it here. In many contexts, -( y )eli  can be used in the same way as -diğinden beri  to express “since something happened.”  Unlike -diğinden,  it does not inflect for person. Here are some example sentences using both suffixes: Biz Ankara’ya taşın dığ ımız dan beri  bu dairede oturuyoruz. Neredeyse 13 yıl oluyor. = Biz Ankara’ya taşın alı  bu dairede oturuyoruz. Neredeyse 13 yıl oluyor. →   Since we moved to Ankara ,...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-suffix-eli</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69551264810abc7524497a9f</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_cfdee412d8b24bff948a9717a9951560~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish suffix -diğinden beri]]></title><description><![CDATA[This topic builds on the suffix -den beri.  If needed, you can review it here . We use -diğinden beri  to express "since something happened." The suffix -diğinden  inflects for person , as shown in the table below. Singular Persons (since I came, etc.) Plural Persons (since we came, etc.) 1 gel diğ im den beri  1 gel diğ imiz den beri 2 gel diğ in den beri  2 gel diğ iniz den beri 3 gel diğ i n den beri  3 gel dik leri n den beri Here are some example sentences using -diğinden beri  in...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-suffix-diginden-beri</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69550253fbc9403dda7279c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_cfdee412d8b24bff948a9717a9951560~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Numbers: Distributive]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Numbers: Ordinal...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-numbers-distributive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69526b1368593e3a075506a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Vocabulary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_7e0720a4cdbf451387b5d4ad9e31625e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Numbers: Ordinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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: Cardinal Next:  ...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-numbers-ordinal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6952628784a202e306c0f30f</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Vocabulary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:44:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_dc58f5f0f1924060bf71e043805276dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Numbers: Cardinal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 :  – Turkish...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-numbers-cardinal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695259f7aed82543611ddde4</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Vocabulary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:13:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_42223ddddc3b4b849074029b59e11546~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forms of Address in Turkish: Bey, Beyefendi, Hanım, and Hanımefendi]]></title><description><![CDATA[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: Selim Bey →...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/forms-of-address-in-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694bd17a7b5d4818ec46071e</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Vocabulary]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:19:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living With Unspoken Rules in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article is written by an AI-assisted writer using tools such as ChatGPT, as an independent contribution to EasyTurkishGrammar.com . The topic, content, pen name, and profile image were chosen by the writer, and the text has not been edited to reflect the site owner’s personal views or opinions. One of the first things foreigners notice after living in Turkey for a while is that daily life runs on many unspoken rules. No one explains them to you directly, yet you are expected to...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/living-with-unspoken-rules-in-turkey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694a761ee77310757c2efc96</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Culture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:18:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Alex Morgan </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-Laws in Turkish: Family Words You Won’t Find a Single Translation For]]></title><description><![CDATA[When learners of Turkish first come across family words, they are often surprised by how detailed the system is. In Turkish culture, when you marry someone, you don’t just marry that person — you also, in a sense, marry their family. Turkish has separate words for almost every relative by marriage . Instead of using one general term like “in-law” as in English , each relationship is clearly named. This makes conversations more precise, but it can also feel overwhelming at first for learners....]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/in-laws-in-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6945436ae03d38d358ae1547</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:28:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish Suffix -mesine rağmen]]></title><description><![CDATA[We use -mesine rağmen  (or -mesine karşın ) to form although clauses  in Turkish. The suffix -mesine  inflects for person, as shown in the example below. The final -a  is the dative case  suffix, which is required by rağmen/karşın . Singular Persons (Although I do, etc.) Plural Persons (Although we do, etc.) 1 yap ma m a   rağmen/karşın 1 yap ma mız a rağmen/karşın 2 yap ma n a   rağmen/karşın 2 yap ma nız a   rağmen/karşın 3 yap ma s ı n a   rağmen/karşı 3 yap ma ları n a   rağmen/karşın...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/turkish-suffix-mesine-ragmen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694146a3031fac87aaa14fbc</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:36:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_3008badd2eb84fbab0a0a9904c56586a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Say “a.m.” and “p.m.” in Turkish]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Turkish, there are no letters or abbreviations that match the English “a.m.”  and “p.m.” Instead, we simply mention the part of the day before the clock time  when speaking naturally. Examples: Uçağım yarın sabah 7.45'te. → My flight is at 7:45 a.m. tomorrow. Bugün öğleden sonra  saat 2.00'de buluşalım. → Let's meet at 2 p.m. today. In more formal contexts, such as schedules, announcements, or official documents, we switch to the  24-hour  system. Examples: Genel Kurul Toplantısı yarın...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/how-to-say-am-and-pm-in-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c06dd42832d49aeb95684</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:51:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Meaning and Use of İnşallah and Maşallah in Turkish]]></title><description><![CDATA[İnşallah  (i'nşallah)  and  maşallah (ma:şallah) are two everyday expressions you’ll hear constantly in Turkish. They come from Arabic, but in modern Turkish they are used naturally by everyone, regardless of their background. For learners, the challenge is knowing when  each one is appropriate, and how to use them naturally in real-life situations. Below is a clear, practical guide to what they mean, how they differ, and the most common situations where you’ll hear them. What İnşallah  Means...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/insallah-and-masallah-in-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ab5fa0b27bc7cafcbce43</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Expressions & Sayings]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:45:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking and Telling the Time in Turkish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being able to ask and tell the time in Turkish  is one of the most practical skills for everyday communication. In this lesson, you’ll see the most common patterns and examples used when asking and telling the time  in Turkish. The pages below are taken from the appendix section of my book easy Turkish Grammar with answers 1 (A1–A2) . These images provide a clear, visual overview  of the key structures, making the lesson quick to follow and easy to review at a glance . Once you’re comfortable...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/asking-and-telling-the-time-in-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693aa4b6721076fcce9c97da</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:32:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/156327_bf469f5ff6cf4cd1a195d083e3ea5d6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use Yarım, Yarı, Yarısı, and Buçuk in Turkish]]></title><description><![CDATA[All these words roughly translate as half , but they are used differently in Turkish. In this lesson, you will clearly see where and how each one is used with simple explanations and natural examples. 1. Yarım (adjective) Yarım (+ noun/noun phrase) translates as half (+ a/an  + noun/noun phrase): Turkish Examples English Translations yarım  elma half an  apple yarım  saat half  an  hour yarım  litre süt half  a  litre of milk 2. Yarı (adjective and adverb) a) As an adjective , yarı  (+ noun)...]]></description><link>https://www.easyturkishgrammar.com/post/yarim-yari-yarisi-bucuk-turkish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69394f7f4e2629cde3a2c7d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Turkish Grammar]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:24:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Halit Demir</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>