Simple past with -dı / -di / -du / -dü
Use the simple past suffix to talk about completed actions in a finished time frame.
Examples
TurkishTranslation
Dün o kitabı bitirdim.
Yesterday I finished that book.
Otobüs geç geldi.
The bus arrived late.
Akşam çok çalıştık.
We worked a lot in the evening.
Pattern
verb stem + past suffix + personal ending
How it works
Use the simple past suffix to talk about completed actions in a finished time frame. This pattern typically appears as verb stem + past suffix + personal ending and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The suffix changes with vowel harmony and consonant environment.
- This tense often pairs with clearly finished time expressions.
Why it matters
Talk about what happened and what will happen with more control.
Use in context
This is one of the first big tense pages that helps you narrate real events.