I feel... like throwing my computer out the window and listening with great satisfaction to the pathetic little digital screams as it plummets three stories to plasticky death.

yes.

Did it snow yet? You in the city, me in the country upstate, I think I've seen enough snow for a while. Let some melt then we can have some more.
I like when it snows big fluffy flakes. Before the plows come, early in the morning when everything is quiet and glittering.



anyway, who wants another snow day off from school?

Thank you for posting these beautiful videos, nonsec.

Thank you Erdinc, I just found this post and have sent the link to a friend in Boston. I'm sure she will find it helpful
Chicago was also one of the cities holding a meetup soon for anyone who may be in that area.

Of course we all love men. In fact, I think every girl should own one.

I'm looking for a bi lingual turkish/english dictionary specific to music and musical terms. Online, in a bookstore I can access online, whatever.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

You guys are doing such a great job on this together.
Very exciting.
Thank you!

Because the word itself indicates the feminine. And where we may not equate 'beautiful' with femininity per se, in this case I think it would be taken that way.

This is only my guess, bod. Certainly you gave a more specific idea in your last post of what it is you're after. Maybe it will make more sense now to a native turkish speaker.

Hmmmm hoping I understand where you're coming from, bod...
If you really want to call a guy 'beautiful' you can get away with güzelim. Though, if he's turk (and straight) I really wouldn't advise it.
On the other hand, I get away with calling some of them 'beautiful' (using english) all the time.
There's that very subtle distinction which many people may not notice or acknowlege (or appreciate).

ok? was I on the right track?

Thank you freshman,
and thanks, erdinc. This is a great idea and helpful excercise.


Now someone please do the rest so I can check myself against them

#3: çok okumak ve konuşmak lasim
çok o ku mak ve ko nuş mak la zim


exercise 4:
Ben Türkiye'ye gitmek istiyorum.
Ben Tür ki ye gıt mek is ti yo rum

exercise 5:
Türkiye yazın çok sıcak oluyor.
Tür ki ye ya zın çok sı cak o lu yor

Exercise 1:
Ben Türkçe konuşmayı çok seviyorum.
Ben Türk çe ko nuş ma yı çok se vi yo rum

Exercise 2:
Acaba sen Türkçe konuşmak istiyor musun?
A ca ba sen Türk çe ko nuş mak is ti yor mu sun

Exercise 3:
Çok okumak ve konuşmak lazım.
Çok ok u mak ve ko nuş mak la zım

I have been a volunteer AIDS educator the past seven years.
I truly appreciate that this day of rememberance and empowerment has been so thoughtfully mentioned here.
Thanks to SuiGeneris.
For anyone who would like to become more knowledgable of the facts of this disease;

in turkish

and english

Aidhan, this will twist your tongue quite efficiently;
bu ekşi eski ekşi


try these too

Also works with ME. No problem.

3D sensors and scanning gestures? AhhhhA! You ARE aliens!!!

Not silly, Ceyda. My cousin met her man in a chatroom a few years ago. Now they're happily married and living in England.
Just everyone remember the internet can still be so unreal and always be careful.
Peace

Many thanks to Erdinc for posting all those songs.
I've been downloading my little heart out (with dial up, yet) and am feeling rather "blessed" now myself.

Welcome Claire,
You've found a good place to start your studies.
There are a lot of good people here who can help when you have questions about lessons.
As Ramayan said, it isn't easy but stick with it. It's worth it.
Peace

May all your favorite daydreams become reality
Happy Birthday

I'm with you, Rhoda. Most people around me are the same way.
It's a bit unsettling to see how little our kids really learn about the world while they're in school.

Thanks for the laugh Attila!

Lyndie whatever you had today, SHARE!

Ok, here ya go;
some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can't find any food.....

men are 6x more likely to be struck by lightning than women...

In New York state it is illegal for a blind person to drive a car.....(seriously, it's on the books!)



Oh and, oink!

No matter where you are from the prospect of marriage at such a young age is probably not a very sensible one. Whether you have such deep rooted feelings for a person or not.
If it were me, I might say something like; 'I care deeply for you too, I don't think I'm ready to talk about marriage yet, we should get to know eachother much better...see how things develop...'
This way you won't sound as if you are rejecting him completely and you'll have some time to think.
You never know what the future holds.
Do yourself a favor and step back, take a look at the situation and try to be objective.
You don't want to get into something you may regret later.
Good luck.

Perhaps, Dusk, because such relationships are in the past and may be better left there. Rather than dwell upon them. I could understand that viewpoint too.

Sexy, yes, must agree with you there.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees that kind of difference in the way the women speak. It seems harsh in a way. (and I'm not just talking about young ones)

How about a 15+ year long distance relationship?
We were going to get married but things changed in our individual worlds. Now, though it's officially 'ended' we're even closer than before, best friends.
We can talk about anything (and do)

After you, dear
But really you're right, I read it all too.

I can sympathize. You're not allowed any male friends at all and you'd better be where you say you are or else. Has he got other people watching over you for him yet?
I hate to tell you this but, he is not going to change.
Some women appreciate that kind of control others learn to deal with it with not too much stress on the relationship. If you can do it, more power to you. But if you don't think you can, my advice, (my opinion, no offence to anyone) get out while you can and hope he accepts the breakup peacefully.
Just don't ever think it'll get better or he'll lighten up. It won't happen.

There is a vaccine. It hasn't been made in large quantity yet because, as previously stated, there aren't any cases of human infection yet.* They're just trying to keep track of the whole thing so to be prepared if anything did happen.


*as far as I know at this time

It's more than we usually get, isn't it?
Just let me leave this world having done some good, and with a shred of dignity, that's good enough for me.

Do you mean you wish to have someone help you write your own vows?

(congratulations by the way )

Yes, why not? If you're referring to physical attraction, sure it counts for something. But things like that are temporary. What counts is what a persons temperment is and your compatibility in other ways. You can get a good sense of this without seeing someone or meeting face to face. (assuming s/he is also honest of course) Unfortunately that still doesn't mean it will work.

Thank you so much Sui, you're my hero.

Ummm, maybe you could start us off by answering your own question?

sure, but the differences are minor. 'thou shalt have no God before me'
I think that's one of the ten commandments in christianity.
But the idea is the same.

Every religion says something like that I think.

I don't think so, Duskahvesi.Even if it were possible. Some are so similar to english they are easily recognized.

BLISS! Well done! ...and thanks

tiyatro, sinema, salon


İ think

Hello everyone,
I'm very new to Turkish and very grateful for this site. I've had many offers for help and friendly conversation from lots of great people here and on other sites. It's been a wonderful experience and I'm sure I've made some real friends.
A couple times though, I've spoken to people who seem to have the wrong impression. (no one here)
What I'd like to be able to say, in a nice way, is:
I don't have a boyfriend
I don't want a boyfriend
friends only
I'm sorry
I prefer my independence

lol, could someone please help me out?
Thanks,
Tia

Merhaba tekrar Danielle
In another thread (which I seem to have misplaced) someone mentioned these courses (books and cd s) and said they were good.
"teach yourself" beginners turkish by Asuman Celen Pollard +2 cd s
and
"teach yourself turkish" by Asuman & David Pollard +2 cd s

Maybe someone remembers where this was posted? or, you'll excuse me, who posted them
good luck Danielle
Tia

I also like Tarkan very much. It does help a lot to learn the lyrics
Especially for pronounciation.

Mary Stewart: The Crystal Cave
(I've always been fascinated by Merlin)

Absolutely, a very happy birthday Attila!