Giderlemek

Giderlemek is a Turkish verb that appears in some dictionaries and historical texts but is not common in contemporary standard Turkish. The core sense attributed to the term is to cause something to disappear, to remove, or to dispel an obstacle or problem. Because of its rarity, it does not have a single dominant modern usage and can be found primarily in older literature or regional varieties. In everyday speech Turkish speakers typically choose verbs such as kaldırmak (to remove/eradicate), ortadan kaldırmak (to eradicate), yok etmek (to destroy), or temizlemek (to clean/remove) to express similar ideas.

Origin and form of giderlemek are not well established in mainstream Turkish linguistics. It is generally treated as a derivational form, perhaps linked to a root gider meaning “to go away” or to the noun gider meaning “expense,” but these connections are hypothetical. The form resembles other Turkish derivational patterns from earlier periods and is often described as archaic or literary.

Usage notes: In modern Turkish, giderlemek is encountered mainly in historical texts, formal prose, or linguistic discussions. When present, its usage tends to be stylistic rather than practical, and it may vary by author or region. Examples from contemporary texts are rare and not standardized, which contributes to its limited visibility in everyday language.

See also: kaldırmak, ortadan kaldırmak, yok etmek, temizlemek.