Hatayla

Hatayla is a Turkish phrase formed by the proper noun Hatay and the instrumental suffix -la, typically written as Hatayla or Hatay’la depending on orthographic style. The construction expresses accompaniment or means, functioning roughly as “with Hatay” in English. It is not a separate noun, but a grammatical form used when Hatay acts as the instrument or partner in an action, or when indicating collaboration with people or institutions from Hatay.

In Turkish, the instrumental suffix -la/-le marks with, by means of, or in companionship. When attached to a proper noun, the form may alternate in spelling but the meaning remains the same. Example uses include Hatayla yürütülen proje (a project conducted with Hatay) or Hatayla yapılan işbirliği güçlendi (the cooperation carried out with Hatay strengthened). The construction is commonly found in formal or administrative language, particularly in reports on interregional cooperation or joint efforts involving Hatay.

The term hatayla is distinct from Hatay itself and does not denote a location or entity. Instead, it represents a grammatical construction that references Hatay as a partner or instrument in an action. In the broader Turkish grammar context, hatayla illustrates the instrumental case applied to a proper noun.

See also: Hatay Province, Turkish grammar, instrumental case.