Bundan

Bundan is a term that may refer to different uses depending on context. In Turkish, bundan is the postposed form of bu (“this”) combined with the ablative suffix -dan, and it commonly translates as “from this” or “from here.” It functions as a prepositional element in sentences to indicate origin, basis, or a point of reference. For example, “Bundan sonra ne yapacaksın?” translates to “What will you do from now on?” and “bundan farklı” means “different from this.”

As a potential proper noun, bundan has appeared in various fictional or hypothetical contexts as a place name or surname in some narratives or discussions; however, there is no single widely recognized geographic location or person universally known by this exact spelling in standard encyclopedic references. When encountered, the precise identity depends on the source.

Etymology and related forms: from Turkish bu (“this”) plus the ablative suffix -dan/-den, reflecting vowel harmony.

See also: Turkish language; Turkish grammar; Turkish toponyms.