sadece

Sadece is a Turkish adverb meaning only, merely, or solely. It is used to restrict the meaning of a noun, verb, or entire clause, and it appears in both spoken and written Turkish. The word is invariable, meaning it does not take suffixes or change form.

In practice, sadece can modify various parts of a sentence. When placed before a noun or noun phrase, it marks exclusivity: sadece bir kitap, sadece iki kişi geldi. It can also modify a verb to limit the action: sadece bakıyorum (I am only looking), sadece bekliyorum (I am just waiting). Additionally, it can precede adjectives or whole clauses to convey limitation: sadece iyi bir başlangıç (only a good start), sadece bu kadar konuşuyorlar (they are only talking this much).

Sadece is often contrasted with synonyms such as yalnızca. While both convey exclusivity, yalnızca can carry a slightly more formal or emphatic nuance in some contexts, whereas sadece is common in everyday speech and writing.

Usage notes: sadece typically appears directly before the word or phrase it limits and does not take Turkish suffixes. It can be used to express restrictions in statements, questions, or responses, and it is one of the most frequent particles used to narrow meaning in Turkish.

See also: yalnizca, exclusively, Turkish grammar, Turkish adverbs.