Geçtiinde

"Geçtiinde" is a Turkish word that functions as a postposition. It is formed by combining the verbal noun "geçti" (meaning "it passed" or "having passed") with the suffix "-nde", which indicates location or time. Therefore, "geçtiinde" essentially means "when it passed," "at the time it passed," or "after it passed."

This postposition is used to refer to a specific point in time or a period that has already concluded. It often introduces a subordinate clause that describes an event or state that occurred or existed following the completion of the action indicated by "geçti." For example, in a sentence, "hava soğudu geçtiğinde, herkes eve girdi" (when the weather got cold, everyone went inside), "soğudu geçtiğinde" signifies the point in time after the weather had become cold.

"Geçtiinde" can be used with various verbs and nouns to mark the temporal relationship between events. It emphasizes the completion of a preceding action or state before the subsequent event takes place. Understanding the nuances of "geçtiinde" is important for comprehending the temporal structure of Turkish sentences and the precise timing of events being described.