Gösterebildim

Gösterebildim is a Turkish verb form that means "I could show" or "I was able to show." It represents the first-person singular past tense of gösterebilmek, the verb meaning "to be able to show." The form combines the root göster- (to show) with the potential suffix -ebil- and the past tense suffix -dim.

Etymology and morphology: The base verb is göstermek (to show). The auxiliary potential suffix -ebil- expresses ability or possibility and is affixed to the verb stem to yield gösterebilmek (to be able to show). The past tense, first-person singular suffix -dim, is then appended to form gösterebildim. Turkish spelling and vowel harmony govern the exact phonetic shape, but the recognizable sequence is göster- + -ebil- + -dim.

Usage and nuances: Gösterebildim is used when the speaker refers to a past occasion in which they were able to demonstrate or display something. It often emphasizes the success or feasibility of showing information, evidence, or a demonstration in a specific situation. The form differs from göstermek (to show) and gösterebilmek in that it communicates past capability rather than a general action or present ability.

Examples:

- Dün sunumda grafikleri gösterebildim. (I could show the graphs in the presentation yesterday.)

- Uygulamayı test ederken adımları adım adım gösterebildim. (While testing the app, I was able to demonstrate the steps step by step.)

See also: göstermek, gösterebilmek, Turkish verb conjugation, potential mood.