Dönen

Dönen is a Turkish present participle formed from the verb dönmek, which means to turn, rotate, or to return. As an adjective, dö­nen describes something that turns or revolves, or, in a broader sense, something that returns in a figurative or sequential sense, depending on context. It is commonly used to describe objects or phenomena that move in a circular or repeated manner.

Etymology and grammar: the participle is built from the verb stem dön- plus the suffix -en, yielding the form dö­nen. In Turkish, -en participles function as adjectives and can modify nouns without changing for number; for example, dö­nen kapı (a revolving door), dö­nen tekerlek (a rotating wheel). The word retains the sense of ongoing action or repeated occurrence and can appear in relative-clause-like constructions to describe a noun.

Usage and examples: dö­nen kapı is a standard expression for a revolving door, illustrating the revolving sense. Dö­nen tekerlek conveys a wheel that rotates. The form can also appear in broader phrases where the implied meaning is that something is returning or recurring, depending on surrounding words and context. As a participle, dö­nen can link to a wide range of nouns to express ongoing motion or repetition.

See also: dönmek, the verb from which dö­nen derives; other Turkish participles formed with -en/-an, which produce adjectives indicating ongoing or habitual action. The meaning of dö­nen is determined by context, particularly whether the reference emphasizes turning/rotating or returning.