Gruptaki

Gruptaki is a Turkish grammatical form that functions as an adjective meaning “the ones in the group” or “in the group.” It is formed from the noun grup (group) with the locative suffix -ta, producing grupta meaning “in the group,” and then the suffix -ki, which turns this phrase into a relative/demonstrative form, yielding gruptaki. When used, gruptaki modifies a noun to identify members or items that belong to or are located within the specified group.

Morphologically, the construction follows a hierarchy: grup + ta (locative) → grupta, then grupta + ki → gruptaki. The result is an attributive expression that can precede a noun, as in gruptaki öğrenciler, or cooperate with a following noun to express “the students in the group” or “the members of the group.” The phrase often conveys a sense of specificity or reference to a known group within a larger context.

Usage and nuance: gruptaki is common in both spoken and written Turkish to refer to a subset of people or things associated with a particular group. It can denote membership, affiliation, or location relative to the group, depending on context. It is similar in function to other Turkish atributive forms like içindeki (inside the group) but with a slightly more referential emphasis on group membership rather than mere location.

Examples:

- Gruptaki öğrenciler bugün sınava girecek. (The students in the group will take the exam today.)

- Grubun gruptaki üyeleri karar için toplandı. (The members of the group convened to make a decision.)

See also Turkish morphology, locative suffix -ta, and relative suffix -ki.