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The Aorist (-er / -ir)

Habitual and general

The aorist = habitual / general truths

'-s' (does generally).

📊 Aorist (gelmek)
Pronoun Form
ben gelirim
sen gelirsin
o gelir
biz geliriz
siz gelirsiniz
onlar gelirler
💬 Examples
gelirim
I (generally) come
📝 gel + -ir + -im
Su 100 derecede kaynar.
Water boils at 100 degrees.
📝 General truth (aorist)
It expresses willingness, offers, requests

Politeness and habit.

💬 Examples
Yardım ederim.
I'll help (gladly).
📝 Aorist for willingness
Çay içer misin?
Would you like (to drink) tea?
📝 Aorist + mi = polite offer
Negative aorist is irregular (-mez / -maz)

A distinct negative form.

💬 Examples
gelmem
I don't (ever) come
📝 Negative aorist (gel-me-m)
Et yemez.
He/She doesn't eat meat.
📝 -mez = negative aorist