Güçlü

Güçlü is a Turkish adjective meaning strong or powerful. It is formed from the noun güç, meaning power or strength, with the suffix -lü, which indicates “having” or “with.” The combination thus literally conveys the idea of “having power.”

In Turkish grammar, adjectives typically precede the noun and do not inflect for number or gender. Examples: güçlü bir adam (a strong man), güçlü bir motor (a powerful engine). The comparative and superlative forms are daha güçlü and en güçlü, respectively.

Güçlü is used to describe physical strength, capability, influence, and intensity, as well as abstract qualities. It can describe people, objects, institutions, or ideas: güçlü kaslar (strong muscles), güçlü bir argüman (a strong argument), güçlü bir devlet (a powerful state).

Origin and related forms: Güçlü comes from güç plus -lü. Related verbs include güçlendirmek (to strengthen). Güçlü is also used as a surname in Turkish-speaking contexts.

Cross-linguistic notes: Cognates or parallel forms appear in other Turkic languages, such as Azerbaijani. In Turkish pronunciation, the stress typically falls on the last syllable, and the letters ç and ü represent distinct sounds integral to the word’s pronunciation.