Devirmeye

Devirmeye is a Turkish verbal noun form derived from the verb devirmek, which means to topple, overturn, or overthrow. The form is created by adding the infinitive suffix -meye to the verb stem, producing a non-finite clause that denotes the act of toppling or the intention to topple. In Turkish, such verbal nouns are used to connect clauses and to indicate purpose or intention, similar to "to topple" in English when serving as a non-finite verb.

Usage and function

Devirmeye functions as a non-finite complement or as part of a larger predicate. It often appears in phrases that express intention, plan, or attempt, such as devirmeye çalışmak (to try to topple) and devirmeye karar vermek (to decide to topple). It can also modify nouns in the form of devirmeye yönelik, meaning "aimed at toppling" or "intended to topple." The form does not stand alone as a finite verb; it operates within a verb phrase or as a noun-like element in a sentence.

Examples

- Hükümeti devirmeye çalışıyorlar. (They are trying to overthrow the government.)

- O, iktidarı devirmeye karar verdi. (He/She decided to topple the government.)

- Devirmeye yönelik planlar ortaya çıktı. (Plans aimed at toppling [the government] emerged.)

Notes

Devirmeye typically appears with auxiliary or modal verbs to form complex meanings (e.g., çalışmak, karar vermek, yönelik). As a linguistic unit, it highlights how Turkish uses verbal nouns to express actions as concepts or intents, rather than as standalone finite actions. Etymologically, it is linked to the root verb devirmek and reflects Turkish nominalization patterns using -meye. See also devirmek, Turkish grammar, and -meye/-mak infinitival forms.