Azalabilir

Azalabilir is a Turkish verb form that expresses possibility or potential. It is the present potential form of the verb azalmak, meaning to decrease or diminish. When used, it indicates that something could become smaller or less in amount, degree, frequency, or intensity, rather than stating that it will definitely occur.

Formation and usage: The form is created by adding the suffix -abilir to the verb stem azal-, which comes from azalmak. The base form azalabilir does not itself specify person or number; those are supplied by adding personal endings if needed, for example: Fiyatlar azalabilir (Prices may decrease); Fiyatlar azalabilirler (They may decrease). In general, azalabilir can be used in present or future contexts to discuss potential changes.

Examples:

- Fiyatlar azalabilir.

- Talep düşerse, üretim maliyetleri azalabilir.

- Zamanla etkiler azalabilir.

Semantics and notes: Azalabilir is commonly used in contexts such as economics, science, policy, and everyday speech to discuss uncertain futures or probabilistic scenarios. It contrasts with azalır, which denotes a general or definite decrease in a given context. The form conveys possibility rather than certainty and can be combined with other modifiers to express degrees of likelihood. Etymology-wise, it is formed from azalmak plus the ability suffix -ebilir, aligning with other Turkish verbs that express potential.