Geçerek

Geçerek is a Turkish adverbial participle formed from the verb geçmek, meaning to pass, cross, or go through. In Turkish grammar, it expresses the means or manner by which an action is performed and is often translated into English as “by passing,” “by going through,” or simply “by …ing.”

The form is created with the suffix -erek, which attaches to the verb stem to produce a non-finite clause. It is closely related to the -arak/-erek family of adverbial participles; the choice between -arak and -erek depends on phonological harmony with the preceding stem. For geçmek, the result is geçerek. Other common examples include bakarak (by looking) and yürüyerek (by walking).

Geçerek clauses typically precede the main clause and indicate the method or route by which the main action occurs. They are more common in written Turkish or formal narration but can appear in everyday speech, especially in descriptive or instructional prose. The structure resembles a prepositional phrase followed by the main verb, but it remains a single non-finite clause.

Example: Kapıdan geçerek içeri girdi. Translation: He entered by passing through the door.

Geçerek is thus a versatile form for marking the means of action, especially in contexts describing movement, passage through space, or traversal as a method. It sits within Turkish grammar as one of the non-finite, adverbial participle constructions that help link clauses with a clear sense of manner or path.

See also: Turkish grammar, adverbial participles, bağ-fiil, -arak/-erek suffixes.