Azaltabilirken

Azaltabilirken is a Turkish verb form created by adding the potential suffix -ebilir to the verb azaltmak (to reduce) and attaching the adverbial clause marker -ken. The result functions as a non-finite, adverbial clause meaning “while one can reduce” or “as one is able to reduce.” The clause is typically used to connect to a main clause to express simultaneity or a contextual relationship between reducing and another action.

Grammatical notes: -abilir expresses possibility or ability, and -ken marks the clause as adverbial of time or circumstance. The subordinate clause formed with azaltabilirken usually shares the same subject as the main clause, though Turkish syntax allows flexible construction with different subjects in more complex sentences. The overall sense is that reduction is possible or occurs in conjunction with another action, and the phrase can convey contrast or concession depending on context.

Usage and nuance: Azaltabilirken is often employed to describe conditions under which a reduction can occur or to juxtapose reducing with another ongoing action. It is more formal or written than everyday speech and tends to appear in analytical, policy-related, or argumentative contexts where a simultaneous or comparative relationship is highlighted.

Examples:

- Kamu bütçesini azaltabilirken, hizmet kalitesini korumak gerekir. (While it is possible to reduce the public budget, service quality must be maintained.)

- Firma maliyetleri azaltabilirken, çalışan motivasyonu risk altında olabilir. (While the company can reduce costs, employee motivation may be at risk.)

See also: Related Turkish structures include other adverbial -ken clauses (yaparken, okurken) and the broader uses of the modal suffix -abilir in Turkish verb morphology.