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Grammar
Number + Noun Rule (No Plurals!)
In English we say 'Two teas'. But in Turkish, ANY noun preceded by a number MUST stay singular! 'İki çay' (Correct), NEVER 'İki çaylar' (Wrong).
Formula
- Positive[Number] + [Singular Noun]
- NegativeÇay yok (No tea)
- QuestionKaç tane çay? (How many teas?)
Examples
İki çay lütfen. (Two teas, please.)
Üç kişi geldik. (Three people came.)
Beş Lira. (Five Liras.)
Check yourself
Which phrase is grammatically correct for '3 coffees'?