Engelledi

Engelledi is a Turkish verb form meaning “blocked” and is the past tense, third-person singular of the verb engellemek, which means to block or hinder. It is used to describe an action in which someone or something prevented access, progress, or movement.

Etymology and form: Engelledi is built from the verb stem engel- (related to obstacle or hindrance) combined with the infinitive suffix -mek to form engellemek (to block). The past tense suffix -di is added to produce engelledi, reflecting the singular third-person subject of the action. Turkish past tense forms vary by person and number, but engelledi specifically marks a single agent in the past.

Usage: In Turkish prose and reporting, engelledi commonly appears with a singular subject, as in “Polis yolu engelledi” (The police blocked the road). It can be used in both literal and metaphorical senses, such as describing physical barriers or hindrances to progress, access, or communication. The word is generally neutral in tone and would be found in news, narratives, or descriptive passages.

Related forms: The base verb engellemek covers blocking or hindering in various tenses and aspects. Related nouns include engel (an obstacle) and engelleme (blocking or hindrance). The present tense form is engelliyor, while the past participle is engellenmiş, among other derivatives.

See also: Engellemek, Turkish grammar, Turkish verbs.