Izni

Izni is a Turkish term linked to permission, consent, or license. The base noun izin means permission, and izni is an inflected form used in various grammatical contexts. The word izin itself comes from Arabic izn (إِذْن) meaning permission and entered Turkish via Ottoman Turkish, with cognates and related terms appearing in other Turkic and Persian-influenced languages.

Usage and forms

In everyday Turkish, izin is used to refer to permission from someone or an authority. Common expressions include izin vermek (to grant permission) and izin almak (to obtain permission). In administrative and workplace language, izin also covers leave or time off, as in izinde or iznimi, reflecting the status of being granted leave. In formal contexts, a person may need to obtain official izin for activities such as travel, work, or studies.

Etymology and relationships

Izni traces its origins to the Arabic root izn, reflecting a long cultural and linguistic exchange across the region. Through centuries of contact, the term integrated into Turkish with the same core meaning and widespread use in legal, bureaucratic, and social language.

Overview

Izni is a foundational term in Turkish for permission and related concepts of consent and authorization. It appears in both everyday speech and formal procedures, and it forms part of several common phrases that express granting or requesting consent, as well as status words related to leave and time off. See also izin, permission, consent, and related terms for broader context.