Faaliyetlerdir

Faaliyetlerdir is a Turkish grammatical form that functions as a predicative construction meaning “they are activities” or “these are activities.” It combines the noun faaliyet (activity, operation) with the plural suffix -ler and the copular suffix -dir, yielding a complete predicate in nominal sentences.

Morphology and function

The root is faaliyet. The plural suffix -ler creates faaliyetler, meaning “activities.” The suffix -dir is a declarative copular ending used in Turkish to state identity or classification in a strong, formal register. When combined as faaliyetlerdir, the phrase presents a definite identification of the subject as activities. This form is typically used in descriptive or definitional contexts, often after a demonstrative or determiner.

Usage notes

In Turkish, -dir predicates are common in formal or instructional language, such as manuals, reports, or dictionaries, where the speaker asserts a category or equivalence. The subject may be explicit or implied by context, with examples like Bunlar faaliyetlerdir (“These are activities.”) or Bu belgede yer alan maddeler faaliyetlerdir (“The items in this document are activities.”). It is less frequent in everyday casual speech, where simpler structures may be preferred.

See also

Related terms include faaliyet (activity), olmak (to be), and Turkish nominal sentence structures that use the copular suffix -dir to express identity or classification.