Gösterebilse

Gösterebilse is a Turkish verb form derived from the verb göstermek (to show) with the suffix -ebil- that marks potential or ability, followed by the conditional suffix -se. The resulting form is typically gösterebilse and is used to express hypothetical ability to show something, as in phrases meaning “if he could show” or “could show” in dependent clauses.

Usage of gösterebilse centers on hypothetical or conditional meaning. It appears mainly in sentences that set up a condition or possibility, often introduced by if-like words or clauses. The form itself does not fix a single tense; the surrounding main clause determines the overall temporal reference. Turkish also makes related forms, such as gösterebilseydi for past conditional, to convey more nuanced timing of the hypothetical ability.

Examples help illustrate its use. E.g., If he could show it, they would accept the evidence: Eğer o gösterebilseydi, kanıtları bize sunardı. Another example: Bu araçları gösterebilse, projenin gerekliliğini kanıtlar. In both cases, gösterebilse conveys the notion of potential showing within a conditional or hypothetical context.

Notes and related forms. Gösterebilse is part of a broader pattern in Turkish where root verbs gain -ebil- to express possibility or ability, combined with -se/-sa for conditional meaning. Related forms include gösterebilirse (present/future conditional) and gösterebilseydi (past conditional), which refine the timing and aspect of the hypothetical action.