Before, after, and when in time phrases
Turkish often connects events with compact time expressions rather than long subordinate structures at first.
Examples
TurkishTranslation
İşten sonra eve gidiyorum.
After work I go home.
Dersten önce kahve içiyorum.
Before class I drink coffee.
Gelince beni ara.
When you arrive, call me.
Pattern
time phrase + clause
How it works
Turkish often connects events with compact time expressions rather than long subordinate structures at first. This pattern typically appears as time phrase + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Time phrases are a practical entry point into more connected Turkish.
- Learners do not need very advanced clause structure to start sequencing events.
Why it matters
Talk about what happened and what will happen with more control.
Use in context
This helps you describe sequence and daily schedule more naturally.