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IF & WISH CLAUSES

even if (-sa bile, -sa da)

Even if it takes time and effort, I will stay committed to my language-learning journey.
if not (eğer öyle olmazsa, eğer öyle değilse)
I was expecting a package to arrive today, but if not, I will contact the courier for an update.

if so (eğer öyleyse)
Do we have a rescheduled meeting tomorrow morning? If so, I will prepare a presentation to share with the team.
provided / provided that / providing / providing that (-mak / -mek şartıyla)
We will continue with the project provided that all necessary approvals are obtained from the relevant authorities.
suppose / suppose that / supposing / supposing that (tut ki, farz et ki)

Supposing that humans lived on Mars, what challenges would they likely face?
on (the) condition / on (the) condition that (-mak / -mek kaydıyla, sadece … şartıyla)
The local ecosystem can recover and flourish on condition that pollution levels are reduced.

in the event that (-ması durumunda, -dığı takdirde, -abilir / -ebilir diye)
In the event that the weather gets worse, we should have a backup indoor location for the picnic.

in the event of + noun (… ihtimaline karşı, … hâlinde, … durumunda)
In the event of a fire, the emergency exits are very important for the safety of everyone in the building.

in case (-ması durumunda, -dığı takdirde, -abilir / -ebilir diye)
The construction workers wear hard hats and reflective vests on the site in case an accident occurs.
in case of + noun (… hâlinde, … durumunda)

In case of a power cut, the building’s backup generator automatically activates to ensure uninterrupted electricity
supply.
imagine / imagine that (farz et ki)

Imagine that you could travel to any point in history. Where and when would you choose to go, and why?
otherwise (aksi takdirde)

This dress is out of style; otherwise, I would buy it.
when (-dığında, -dığı zaman)
When the government finds funding, the construction team will begin building the new bridge.
but for + noun (… olmasa, … olmasaydı)

But for the bravery of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades, Türkiye would not have gained its independence.
if it weren’t for + noun (… olmasa)

If it weren’t for the advancements in medicine, we would still be suffering from many incurable diseases and health
issues.
if it hadn’t been for + noun (… olmasaydı)

If it hadn’t been for Emma’s extraordinary efforts, the team would never have achieved such great success.
whether or not (olsa da olmasa da)
The plane will take off on schedule whether or not all the passengers have boarded.

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