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The Genitive Case

The genitive case shows possession (of/belonging to). It's formed by adding -(n)in/-(n)ın/-(n)un/-(n)ün following i-type vowel harmony. Pattern: Possessor + genitive + Possessed + possessive Add buffer 'n' after vowels.

  1. Compound Possession
  2. Without Genitive
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What is Genitive Case -in/-ın/-un/-ün in Turkish?

Express possession and relationships between nouns

When do you use Genitive Case -in/-ın/-un/-ün in Turkish?

The genitive case shows possession (of/belonging to). It's formed by adding -(n)in/-(n)ın/-(n)un/-(n)ün following i-type vowel harmony.

What does the Genitive Case -in/-ın/-un/-ün guide cover?

This guide covers The Genitive Case, Compound Possession and Without Genitive, with 3 practice exercises.