Anlamlara

Anlamlara is the Turkish plural dative form of anlam, meaning meanings or senses. In Turkish, -lar/-ler marks the plural, while -a/-e marks the dative case. The combination yields anlamlara, literally “to meanings” or “toward meanings,” used to indicate direction, recipient, or target of an action.

In use, anlamlara serves as a case-marked noun phrase within sentences. It often appears with verbs that imply reaching, seeking, or directing attention toward meanings, such as ulaşmak (to reach) or odaklanmak (to focus on). Examples include: Metin, anlamlara ulaşmayı amaçlar (The text aims to reach meanings); Okuyucu, anlamlara odaklanır (The reader focuses on meanings). The phrase can also function in evaluative or interpretive contexts, as in Bu çalışma, anlamlara yöneliktir (This study is oriented toward meanings).

Because anlamlar is the plural form of anlam, meanings in a semantic sense are typically discussed in linguistic, literary, or philosophical contexts. The specific meaning of anlamlara depends on the verb and the surrounding sentence, since Turkish grammar uses case markings rather than fixed prepositions to express direction or relationship. Therefore, anlamlara is best understood as a grammatical form rather than a standalone lexical item, used to indicate movement toward or focus on multiple meanings.

See also: anlam, Turkish grammar, dative case.