Bahsederken

Bahsederken is a Turkish linguistic term describing an adverbial participle form of the verb bahsetmek, which means to mention. The form bahsederken is created by attaching the suffix -ken to the verb stem bahset-, yielding an adverbial clause that can be read as “while mentioning” or “as one mentions.” It is non-finite and typically cannot stand alone; it connects to a main clause to provide circumstance or background for what is being stated.

Usage and meaning: Bahsederken marks the situation in which the main action occurs, often signaling simultaneity or context. It is commonly used to introduce the content or topic of mention within a sentence, rather than to describe the main action itself. In Turkish grammar, bahsederken functions as an adverbial clause marker and can convey nuance such as framing or background information for the stated topic.

Morphology and formation: The construction is formed from the verb bahsetmek with the -ken suffix. The resulting form behaves as a non-finite dependent clause that precedes or follows the main clause, depending on emphasis and flow.

Examples:

- Konuyu bahsederken, yazar önce mevcut bilgilerden söz etti.

- Güvenlik konusunu bahsederken, kaynakları da gösterdi.

Notes: Bahsederken is more common in formal or written Turkish, including journalism and academic writing, where precise framing of what is being mentioned is desired. It is one of several -ken adverbial participles used to indicate time or circumstance in Turkish.