Perdeyi

Perdeyi is the Turkish accusative form of the noun perde, meaning curtain or drapery. It is used when the curtain is the direct object of a verb. For example, "Perdeyi kapatın" translates to "Close the curtain." The form appears in everyday speech and written Turkish whenever a curtain is the thing being acted upon.

Etymology and usage: The Turkish word perde is common for window coverings and other drapery. Its exact historical origin is not definitively established, but it is a long-standing native term with various historical influences through contact with other languages. The plural is perdeler. In theatre, perde also refers to the stage curtain, and expressions such as perde açmak (to raise the curtain) and perde kapatmak (to close the curtain) are standard. The intermission between acts is called perde arası.

Grammatical notes: Turkish marks the direct object with the accusative suffix -i, which attaches to the noun with vowel harmony. Since perde ends in e, the definite accusative becomes perdeyi. This form is used when the curtain is the object of the verb, regardless of possession or broader sentence structure. Examples include "Perdeyi açın," "Perdeyi kapatın," and "Perdeyi indirin."