Dedi

Dedi is a Turkish word that functions as the past tense form of the verb demek, meaning "to say." As third-person singular, dedi translates to "he said" or "she said," depending on the subject. It is commonly used to report speech or to recount statements attributed to someone.

Usage and examples: In Turkish, verb tense and person are marked with suffixes. The form dedi indicates a completed action in the past by a single subject. For contrast, dedim means "I said," dedin means "you said," and dediler means "they said." In sentences, the subject is often explicit or understood from context, as Turkish verb forms carry the subject information.

Other uses: Beyond its grammatical role, Dedi may appear as a personal name or surname in some cultures. In such cases, capitalization follows the usual proper-noun convention.