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the buffer n holding two vowels to keep harmony

The Annoying ‘N’: Turkish Grammar’s Sneaky Little Buffer

Why does a sneaky little "n" keep popping up in Turkish? Discover the infamous buffer letter learners love to hate!

Turkish Language

Apr 84 min read

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Internet Slang in Turkish Continued

Turkish people often choose to abbreviate entire sentences as well. This can result in unprecedented abbreviations.

Turkish Language

Mar 213 min read

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Turkish Pronunciation Quirks — Non-Phonetic Words

Turkish learners often ask, 'Is Turkish a phonetic language?'—and while the typical answer is a resounding ‘yes,’ the truth is more nuanced.

Turkish Language

Jan 285 min read

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Texting and Internet Slang in Turkish

Turkish texting and internet lingo is hell on Earth for learners. There is so much slang and so little regularity that trying to...

Jan 132 min read

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