da

This is the 6994th most frequent Turkish word.


da

"Da" means "also" or "too" in English.


In this sentence, 'de' is used as a suffix attached to 'ben' to mean 'also' or 'too', indicating that I am participating in the same activity as others.

Ben de sinemaya gideceğim.

I will also go to the cinema.


Here, 'da' is part of 'masada' and functions as a locative suffix, specifying the location where the book is positioned, 'on the table'.

Kitap masada duruyor.

The book is on the table.


In this context, 'de' signifies 'as well' or 'too', linking the event of raining to the decision to return early, showing consequence or sequence.

Piknikte yağmur yağdı, biz de erken döndük.

It rained during the picnic, so we returned early as well.