Etkinlikleriyle

Etkinlikleriyle is a Turkish grammatical form that conveys the sense of “with their activities” or “through their activities.” It is built by combining the noun etkinlik (activity) with several suffixes that indicate number, possession, and means: -ler to form etkinlikler (activities), -i to mark the third-person plural possessive (their), and -yle to express “with” or “by means of.” The resulting form literally means “with their activities.”

Usage and function: Etkinlikleriyle typically operates as an instrumental or adverbial phrase, describing the manner, means, or impact of an action. It can modify a verb, a clause, or introduce a predicative statement about an entity’s activities. For example, “Şirket, etkinlikleriyle topluluk üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattı” translates to “The company, with its activities, created positive effects on the community.” Another example: “Bu festival, etkinlikleriyle ünlüdür” means “This festival is famous for its activities.” As a noun phrase, it can also appear in contexts such as “etkinlikleriyle tanınan bir dernek” (“an association known for its activities”).

Linguistic notes: Etkinlikleriyle illustrates Turkish suffix alchemy, where a base word accumulates plural, possessive, and instrumental endings in a fixed order to express nuanced meaning. While the form is most common in formal or descriptive writing, it can appear in media, academic, or organizational discourse when highlighting the activities of a person, group, or institution. See also etkinlik (activity) and ile (with), as well as Turkish possessive and instrumental suffixes.