Describe getting dressed and how you dress for a journey, the weather or an occasion.
The idea
Giyin- gives giyiniyorum, giyindim and giyineceğim. Kalın giyinmek means dressing warmly; şık giyinmek means dressing smartly. The usual command for siz is giyinin.
| Person | Present continuous | Past | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| ben | giyiniyorum | giyindim | giyineceğim |
| sen | giyiniyorsun | giyindin | giyineceksin |
| o | giyiniyor | giyindi | giyinecek |
| biz | giyiniyoruz | giyindik | giyineceğiz |
| siz | giyiniyorsunuz | giyindiniz | giyineceksiniz |
| onlar | giyiniyorlar | giyindiler | giyinecekler |
Examples
- Ben şimdi odamda giyiniyorum.I am getting dressed in my room now.
- Dün kahvaltıdan önce giyindik.We got dressed before breakfast yesterday.
- Yarın yolculuk için erken giyineceğim.I will get dressed early for the journey tomorrow.
- Bugün kalın giyinin; dışarısı soğuk.Dress warmly today; it is cold outside.
- Henüz giyinmedim; beş dakika bekle.I have not got dressed yet; wait five minutes.
- Düğün için şık giyindik.We dressed smartly for the wedding.
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Watch out
For putting on a named garment, normally use giymek: ceketimi giyiyorum. For getting dressed generally, giyiniyorum is the useful everyday pattern.
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Complete in the present continuous: Ben şimdi odamda ___. (giyinmek)
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giyiniyorum
giyiniyorum: the speaker is getting dressed now, so present and first person are needed.
Complete in the definite past (-di): Biz dün kahvaltıdan önce ___. (giyinmek)
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giyindik
giyindik: yesterday gives past -di; the final -k includes the speaker’s group.
Complete with an imperative: Bugün kalın ___. (giyinmek; siz)
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giyinin
giyinin: this is the plural or polite command, not a statement about a past outfit.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Turkish sentences and words where available. We keep your score.
Complete in the present continuous: Ben şimdi odamda ___. (giyinmek)
Complete in the definite past (-di): Biz dün kahvaltıdan önce ___. (giyinmek)
Complete with an imperative: Bugün kalın ___. (giyinmek; siz)
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Write your morning sequence and a polite instruction to dress for cold weather.