Causative Forms
Express causing someone to do something
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Causative Suffixes
Causative forms mean 'to make/have someone do something'. Turkish has several causative suffixes: -dir/-dır/-dur/-dür (i-type harmony) -tir/-tır/-tur/-tür (after voiceless consonants) -t (for some vowel-ending verbs) -r (for some consonants)
- Double Causative
- Common Causative Verbs
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Frequently asked questions
What is Causative Forms in Turkish?
Express causing someone to do something
When do you use Causative Forms in Turkish?
Causative forms mean 'to make/have someone do something'. Turkish has several causative suffixes:
What does the Causative Forms guide cover?
This guide covers Causative Suffixes, Double Causative and Common Causative Verbs, with 3 practice exercises.