takvim: calendar and marking dates

The idea

The noun takvim means calendar. Its last vowel is front i, so the definite object is takvimi, my calendar is takvimim, and on the calendar is takvimde. The final m remains unchanged. The same form takvimi can also mean his or her calendar; context distinguishes the meanings.

Examples

• Takvimde toplantıyı işaretledim.I marked the meeting on the calendar.
• Yeni takvim duvarda asılı.The new calendar is hanging on the wall.
• Bu takvimi yarın değiştireceğiz.We will change this calendar tomorrow.
• Takvimim bugün dolu.My calendar is full today.
• İki takvim satın aldım.I bought two calendars.
• Bu takvim eski.This calendar is old.

Watch out

Do not choose endings using the earlier a: the last vowel is i, so say takvimde, not takvimda. A calendar for dates is takvim; the clock or hour is saat.

Try it yourself

1. Bu ___ işaretledim. (takvim)

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   takvimi

   takvimi: the demonstrative identifies a definite object, so the front-vowel accusative ending is -i.

2. Benim ___ masada. (takvim)

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   takvimim

   takvimim: the possessive ending for my is -im after the front vowel i.

3. Toplantı ___ görünüyor. (takvim)

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   takvimde

   takvimde: the locative -de indicates where the meeting is listed.

Use it today

Describe your calendar and write one event you marked on it. Say whether it is on a wall or a table.