Katlabilir

Katlabilir is a nonstandard Turkish form that is generally considered a misspelling or informal variant of katlanabilir, which means “foldable” or “able to be folded.” The standard form, katlanabilir, is used to describe objects or mechanisms that can be folded.

In Turkish, katlanabilir is derived from the verb katlamak (to fold) with the potential suffix -ebilir, indicating capability. The form involves a stem modification where the root katla- combines with a connecting consonant and the suffix, yielding katlanabilir. The entry katlabilir lacks the expected linking element and is not recognized as correct in standard Turkish grammar or dictionaries.

Usage notes:

- Standard: Bu sehpa katlanabilir. (This table is foldable.)

- Nonstandard/mistaken: Bu sehpa katlabilir. This form is not appropriate in formal or careful writing and may be seen as a typographical error or informal contraction.

See also:

- katlanabilir

- Turkish grammar and verb moods

- Turkish adjectives and participles

Overall, katlabilir is not considered a correct or widely accepted form in Turkish; speakers and writers are advised to use katlanabilir for clarity and grammatical accuracy.