Etkisindedir

Etkisindedir is a Turkish verbal phrase meaning that something is currently under the influence of or in the effect of something. It is used to indicate that a substance, condition, or influence is actively producing its impact at the present moment.

Etymology and form: The construction combines etki (effect, influence) with the possessive suffix -si (its), the locative suffix -nde (in), and the copular suffix -dir (is). The resulting form etkisindedir literally means “is in its effect” or more idiomatically, “is under the effect.”

Usage: Etkisindedir is commonly applied in contexts where a substance or force is active, such as medicines, drugs, or external influences. It conveys a state rather than a static property, emphasizing that the effect is currently ongoing. It can be paired with medical, legal, or general discourse, though for legal or procedural phrases Turkish often uses alternatives like yürürlüktedir or uygulanmaktadır depending on the context.

Examples:

- İlaç etkisindedir. — The medicine is in effect.

- Uyuşturucu madde şu anda etkisindedir. — The drug is currently in effect.

Related terms include etki (effect), etkili (effective), and etkisi altına almak (to bring under influence). Etkisindedir is a fixed form that may appear in formal or descriptive Turkish, especially in discussions of pharmacology, medicine, or situations describing current influence.

See also: etki, etkili, etkisi altındadır, etkisine kapılmak, etkisinde olmak.