Elindekiler

Elindekiler is a Turkish noun phrase that means “the things in one’s hand” or more broadly “the items currently in possession.” It is used to refer to objects a person is holding at a given moment or to the resources available in a situation. The form is closely related to eldeki or elde, with the plural element -kiler; common spellings include elindekiler and eldekiler. Both convey the same general idea and are used in everyday speech and writing.

Etymology and forms: The phrase unfolds from el (hand) and a locative/derivational suffix that marks possession in relation to what is near or currently held. Turkish speakers may encounter slight stylistic variations such as eldeki/kiler or elindekiler, but all express the notion of “the things in hand.” In many contexts, the term can also be extended metaphorically to mean available resources or options.

Usage and nuance: Elindekiler functions as a plural noun and can serve as the subject or object in a sentence. It is often used with demonstratives or in contrastive contexts to distinguish what is currently held from other items. Examples include: “Elindekiler bunlar mı?” (Are these the things in your hand?) and “Elindekilerle başlayalım” (Let’s start with what we have on hand).

See also: Turkish grammar on noun phrases indicating possession; eldeki and elindeki constructions; phrases for “on hand” or “at hand” in Turkish.