Locative Case (-de / -da / -te / -ta)

The locative suffix indicates location (in/at/on). • After A, I, O, U -> add '-da' • After E, İ, Ö, Ü -> add '-de' • Consonant Assimilation Rule (Fıstıkçı Şahap): If the word ends in f, s, t, k, ç, ş, h, p -> d changes to t -> '-te / -ta'!

Formula

PositiveNoun + -de/-da (soft) or -te/-ta (hard consonant)
Negative[Location]'da değil
Question[Person/Object] nerede?

Examples

Ev -> Evde (At home)

Okul -> Okulda (At school)

Sokak -> Sokakta (On the street - ends in 'k'!)

İş -> İşte (At work - ends in 'ş'!)

Check yourself

What is the locative form for 'Park'?