Basic if clauses with -se / -sa
Turkish often uses simple if-marking to connect condition and result in practical everyday sentences.
Examples
TurkishTranslation
Vaktin varsa, sonra konuşalım.
If you have time, let’s talk later.
Erken gelirsen birlikte kahve içeriz.
If you come early, we will drink coffee together.
Yağmur yağarsa evde kalırım.
If it rains, I will stay at home.
Pattern
condition + result
How it works
Turkish often uses simple if-marking to connect condition and result in practical everyday sentences. This pattern typically appears as condition + result and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The condition is marked directly on the verb.
- This pattern is very common in planning, advice, and coordination.
Why it matters
Make Turkish feel less list-like and more discursive.
Use in context
This is a strong A2 bridge into more flexible, natural Turkish planning language.