Belirtmeye

Belirtmeye is a Turkish verbal form derived from the verb belirtmek, which means to indicate, point out, or state. Belirtmeye functions as the infinitive (masdar) with the -meye suffix and is used to refer to the act of indicating in a general sense or to indicate purpose and intention within a sentence. It appears in non-finite clauses and often follows other verbs that express volition, decision, or effort.

In use, belirtmeye typically marks the action of indicating as something being considered, planned, or attempted. For example, belirtmeye karar verdi means “he decided to indicate/point out.” Belirtmeye çalıştı translates as “he tried to indicate/point out.” The construction can also appear in expressions of necessity or purpose, such as belirtmeye gerek yok, meaning “there is no need to indicate.”

Belirtmeye is most common in formal or written Turkish, where it helps convey planned or contemplated actions. In everyday speech, speakers more often use the finite verb belirtmek in place of the non-finite form, or other verbs like bahsetmek or ifade etmek depending on nuance.

Related terms include belirtmek, which is the base verb meaning “to indicate,” and other synonyms such as ifade etmek (to state) or bahsetmek (to mention). The belirtmeye form is a grammatical tool for linking the act of indicating to surrounding verbs, especially those expressing decision, intention, or effort.