Var and yok
Turkish often uses var and yok to talk about existence, availability, and possession-like meaning.
Examples
TurkishTranslation
Burada boş masa var.
There is a free table here.
Bugün zamanım yok.
I do not have time today.
Evde ekmek var mı?
Is there bread at home?
Pattern
noun + var / noun + yok
How it works
Turkish often uses var and yok to talk about existence, availability, and possession-like meaning. This pattern typically appears as noun + var / noun + yok and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Var points to existence or availability.
- Yok expresses absence or non-availability.
Why it matters
Expand what a beginner can ask for and describe in daily Turkish.
Use in context
This is one of the first practical patterns for places, resources, and “having” meaning.