Diyince

Diyince is a term found in discussions of Turkish grammar describing a specific type of adverbial clause that introduces reported speech or thought. The construction is said to be formed from the verb stem associated with “to say” and the temporal suffix -ince, yielding a clause that translates roughly as “when one says” or “upon saying.” In usage, diyince serves to connect a reported content with the main clause, creating a temporal or causal link within a sentence.

Usage and function

Diyince often appears in narrative and formal Turkish to convey what someone has said or thought, or to set a contextual frame for the ensuing statement. The clause can indicate sequence, cause, or condition, depending on context. It is typically linked to verbs of saying (such as demek, söylemek) or thinking, but the exact combination and placement can vary with tense and style. In many grammars, the diyince clause is treated as an adverbial subordinate clause that precedes or follows the main clause, providing the content of the reported speech or thought.

Grammar notes

The tense and aspect of a diyince clause reflect the reporting context, and the form may change with person and sentence mood. Turkish grammars sometimes classify it as a specialized subordinate clause or as a dependent form built from the verb “to say.” Because its interpretation relies on context, diyince is best understood together with the surrounding utterance rather than as a standalone unit.

See also

Turkish grammar, reported speech, adverbial clauses, Turkish language.