Belgelemeye

Belgelemeye is a Turkish non-finite form derived from the verb belgeleme (to document) and belgelemek (to document, certify). It represents the infinitive-like or verbal noun phrase formed with the -meye suffix and is used to express purpose, intention, or direction in a sentence. In Turkish grammar, such -meye/-maya forms function as non-finite clauses that can connect with other verbs or modifiers, enabling phrases that indicate the aim of an action.

From a morphological perspective, belgelemeye is built from the verb stem belgele- plus the infinitive suffix -mek/-mak, with the additional -e marking the direction or purpose in certain constructions. This yields a form that can introduce or participate in subordinated clauses, especially in formal or technical language. The form is most commonly encountered in contexts where documentation, archiving, or record-keeping is being described or planned.

Usage examples are typically found in technical, archival, or legal Turkish. For instance, phrases like belgelemeye yönelik çalışmalar (studies aimed at documenting) illustrate its role in linking a project’s purpose to the action of documenting. Another example might be: Bu süreç, olayları belgeleme amacıyla belgeleme kalıplarını kullanır, which conveys the idea of using documentation-oriented patterns for the purpose of recording events. In everyday Turkish, more common alternatives are belgeleme (the act of documenting) or belgelendirme (the process of certifying).

Belgelemeye is relatively specialized and less frequent outside formal discourse. When choosing between related forms, belgeleme and belgelendirme are typically clearer for general purposes, while belgelemeye serves as a precise grammatical tool for expressing purpose or intention within a non-finite clause.

See also: belgeleme, belgelendirme, belgelendirme süreci, arşiv, kayıt, dokümantasyon.