B1 adjective

esas

When we use the word "esas" in Turkish, it's like saying "main," "essential," or "fundamental" in English. It helps us point out what's most important or primary. So, if you're talking about the main reason for something, you'd use "esas sebep." Or, if you're referring to the fundamental difference between two things, you'd say "esas fark." It's a handy word for highlighting the core of an idea or situation.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a **EAS**y way to remember 'esas'. Think of the **ESS**ential things in life being **EAS**y to grasp, like the **main** points of a lesson. So, **EAS**y = **ESAS** (main, essential).

Visual Association

Picture a majestic, ancient tree. Its **main** trunk and roots are strong, **essential** for its survival, and form the **fundamental** structure. This tree is 'esas'.

Word Web

ana (main, primary) temel (fundamental, basic) önemli (important) birincil (primary, principal) gerekli (necessary, essential)

Challenge

Try to identify the 'esas' (main/essential) point in a short article or conversation. For example, if someone is describing their day, what was the 'esas' activity they did?

Test Yourself 12 questions

listening B1

What is the main point of this topic?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Bu konunun esas noktası ne?
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listening B1

The main issue has not been resolved yet.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Esas mesele henüz çözülmedi.
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listening B1

Nobody knows the main reason.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Esas nedenini kimse bilmiyor.
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speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Esas hedefimiz müşteri memnuniyetidir.

Focus: e-sas he-def-i-miz müs-te-ri mem-nu-ni-yet-i-dir

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speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Hayatın esas amacı nedir?

Focus: ha-yat-ın e-sas a-ma-cı ne-dir

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speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Bu binanın esas girişi arkada.

Focus: bu bi-na-nın e-sas gi-ri-şi ar-ka-da

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listening C2

The main goal of this project is to support sustainable development.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Bu projenin esas amacı, sürdürülebilir kalkınmayı desteklemektir.
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listening C2

The essential issue is the efficient use of resources.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Esas mesele, kaynakların verimli kullanılmasıdır.
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listening C2

The fundamental principle is that all citizens have equal rights.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Esas prensip, tüm vatandaşların eşit haklara sahip olmasıdır.
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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Esas düşünceniz nedir bu konuda?

Focus: esas

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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Problemin esas kaynağını bulmalıyız.

Focus: kaynağını

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speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Bu kararın esas gerekçesi nedir?

Focus: gerekçesi

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