Gecikmeleriyle

Gecikmeleriyle is a Turkish instrumental phrase formed from gecikme (delay) with the plural suffix -ler to yield gecikmeler, the third-person possessive suffix -i to indicate “its” or “their,” and the instrumental suffix -yle meaning “with.” The combined form gecikmeleriyle literally means “with its delays” or “with their delays.” It is an example of Turkish agglutinative morphology, where multiple suffixes attach in a chain to a base word.

Usage of gecikmeleriyle functions as an adverbial or adjunct phrase, describing a circumstance that accompanies an action or event. It is often used in written or formal Turkish to highlight that delays are part of the situation. Examples: Şirket, gecikmeleriyle gündeme geldi. Uçuşların gecikmeleriyle yolcular uzun süre havalimanında beklemek zorunda kaldı. These translate roughly to “The company came into the spotlight with its delays” and “Passengers had to wait a long time at the airport because of the flight delays.”

Nuance and alternatives: the phrase emphasizes the presence or accompaniment of delays as a characteristic of the subject. It does not always function as a direct causal statement; for clearer causality Turkish commonly uses gecikmeleri nedeniyle or nedeniyle gecikmeler.

Related terms and notes: gecikme (delay), gecikmek (to delay), gecikmeleri (delays). The construction illustrates how Turkish chains suffixes to convey possession, plurality, and instrumental meaning within a single word.