Açabilir

Açabilir is a Turkish verb form that expresses possibility or ability, roughly translated as "can open" or "may open." It is derived from the verb açmak (to open) and is formed by attaching the potential suffix -abilir/-abilir to the verb stem aç-. The exact form follows vowel harmony and person.

In full person-specific usage, açabilir combines with subject markers as follows: açabilirim (I can open), açabilirsin (you can open), açabilir (he/she/it can open), açabiliriz (we can open), açabilirsiniz (you all can open), açabilirler (they can open). The stem is aç-, and the -abil- component signals ability or possibility, while the ending changes with the subject.

Açabilir is commonly used to discuss present or future possibilities. Past ability is typically expressed with a different form such as açabildi (he/she could open). The infinitive form of the same concept is açabilmek, which means “to be able to open,” and is used when the notion of ability functions as a noun-like concept (e.g., "Açabilmek için denedim" — "I tried to be able to open").

Usage notes: açabilir appears in both declarative sentences and questions, including polite requests like "Bu dosyayı açabilir misin?" meaning "Can you open this file?" It should not be confused with açar, which is a simple present form meaning "opens" or, contextually, "will open."