[Originally posted on 05/14/15 on the Duolingo Turkish for English speakers forum by Selcen_Ozturk]
A noun compound is when you combine two nouns to create something with a new meaning (e.g. birth + day = birthday). Forming these in Turkish will be easy using the knowledge that you already have up to this point.
All you have to do is put two nouns next to each other and add the possessive suffix on the second noun. There is no suffix on the first word. For example:
| Word 1 | Word 2 | Noun Compound | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| doğum | gün | doğum günü | birthday |
| tavuk | su | tavuk suyu | chicken broth |
| balık | çorba | balık çorbası | fish soup |
| kuzu | et | kuzu eti | lamb (meat) |
[Updated by Danika_Dakika starting 03/01/22]
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