edip

This is the 430th most frequent Turkish word.


edip

A person of letters; a literati or writer.


Here, 'edip' is a noun meaning 'literary figure' or 'writer,' referring to individuals who contribute to literature.

Büyük edipler kalemiyle toplumu aydınlatmıştır.

Great literary figures have enlightened society with their pen.


In this example, 'verip' shows the sequential transition between the actions 'ver' (to give) and 'tamamladı' (completed), connected via the suffix '-ip.'

Soruları dikkatlice okuyup cevapları doğru bir şekilde verip sınavı tamamladı.

They carefully read the questions, accurately answered the answers, and completed the exam.


In this sentence, 'edip' is part of the phrase 'geliştirip,' where it functions as a linking suffix that combines the verb 'geliştir' (to develop) with the next action, indicating sequential actions.

Kitap okuyup kendini geliştirip hayata anlam katan insanlar çok değerlidir.

People who read books, develop themselves, and give life meaning are very valuable.