Askerleri

Askérleri is a Turkish term that functions as an inflected form of the noun asker, meaning soldier. It is not a separate lexical entry but a result of Turkish suffixation: the base word asker (soldier) takes the plural suffix -ler to form askerler (soldiers), and the accusative suffix -i is appended to form askerleri. In Turkish, word formation is agglutinative, so the combination asker + ler + i yields askerleri, which typically means “the soldiers” as a definite direct object in a sentence.

Morphology and usage: The form askerleri appears when the plural and accusative suffixes are both present. The -ler marks plurality, while -i marks the definite direct object. Turkish lacks articles, so the definiteness is conveyed through the suffix rather than a separate word. The pronunciation adapts to vowel harmony rules, but with asker, the resulting form is commonly written as askerleri.

Examples can illustrate its function. Askerleri gördüm means “I saw the soldiers.” Askerleri seviyorum can be understood as “I love the soldiers.” The exact translation can depend on context, particularly whether the sentence focuses on a specific group of soldiers or on soldiers in general within a broader discourse.

See also: Turkish grammar, Turkish noun morphology, suffixation, accusative case in Turkish.

Note: Askerleri is a standard inflected form in Turkish and does not represent a standalone concept beyond its grammatical role as the plural accusative form of asker.