Reported Speech (-miş)
Express hearsay, reported information, and inference
3 sections and 3 exercises - here is how it opens
The -miş Past Tense
The -miş suffix expresses reported or inferred information (not personally witnessed). It follows i-type vowel harmony: -miş/-mış/-muş/-müş. Pattern: Verb stem + -miş + personal ending Uses: 1. Hearsay (I heard that...) 2. Inference (apparently...) 3. Reported speech 4. Storytelling
- Reported Present
- Storytelling and Folktales
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What is Reported Speech in Turkish?
Express hearsay, reported information, and inference
When do you use Reported Speech in Turkish?
The -miş suffix expresses reported or inferred information (not personally witnessed). It follows i-type vowel harmony: -miş/-mış/-muş/-müş.
What does the Reported Speech guide cover?
This guide covers The -miş Past Tense, Reported Present and Storytelling and Folktales, with 3 practice exercises.