Dönüp

Dönüp is a non-finite verb form in Turkish derived from the verb dönmek, meaning to turn, rotate, or to return. In Turkish grammar it functions as a converb (bag-fiil) that links two actions, often translating to “having turned and …” or “turning and ….” It expresses a sequence of events, with the action in the converb typically preceding the action of the main clause.

Morphologically, dönüp is formed by adding the converb suffix -üp to the verb stem, with vowel harmony guiding the specific form (-üp, -üp, -ıp, -ip, etc.). For dönmek, the resulting form is dönüp. This -üp form is one variant of Turkish converbs used to connect clauses and indicate sequential action.

Usage and function: The dönüp converb is used to link actions in a narrative or descriptive sentence, often at the start of a clause or between verbs in a sequence. It is common in written Turkish and in more formal or literary speech, but also appears in everyday language. The meaning remains directional in terms of sequence rather than tense; it indicates that the turning action occurs before or as part of the next action.

Examples:

- Dönüp baktı. (He turned and looked.)

- Koşup yetişti. (He ran and caught up.)

- Gülüp geçti. (He smiled and passed by.)

See also: bag-fiil (converb), Turkish verb morphology, Turkish conjunctions and adverbial clauses.