Explanation:
The word “varken” is formed by adding the suffix “-ken” to the verb “var” (which means “there is / there are”).
- “-ken” is a suffix in Turkish that means “while” or “when” in English.
- When added to “var”, it gives the meaning “while there is / are”.
Thus, in the sentence “Dünyada bu kadar çok üzüntü varken,” it means:
➡ “While there is so much sorrow in the world.”
Examples of “-ken” in Sentences
| Turkish Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Ders çalışırken müzik dinlerim. | I listen to music while studying. |
| Küçükken çok çizgi film izlerdim. | I used to watch a lot of cartoons when I was little. |
| Yağmur yağarken dışarı çıkma. | Don’t go outside while it’s raining. |
| Telefonla konuşurken araba kullanma. | Don’t drive while talking on the phone. |
| Tatildeyken bol bol yüzdük. | We swam a lot while we were on vacation. |
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