Kayalarda

Kayalarda is a Turkish locative plural form derived from kaya, meaning “rock.” It is used to describe location within or on rock formations, and occurs in geographical, geological, and archaeological descriptions. The term indicates that something is situated at multiple rocks or within rocky terrain.

Grammar and etymology: Kayalarda is formed by adding the locative plural suffix -larda to kaya. The singular locative is kayada (in/at the rock), while kayalarda means “in/on the rocks.” In Turkish, locative constructions specify place, and kayalarda typically appears as part of a larger noun phrase or sentence fragment describing a location or feature.

Usage and examples: Kayalarda is commonly found in descriptions of landscapes and rock-related features. Examples include kayalarda bulunan mağaralar (caves located in the rocks), kayalarda oyulmuş kiliseler (rock-cut churches), and kayalarda tırmanış rotaları (climbing routes on rock faces). The form is versatile for both natural descriptions and cultural-historical contexts that emphasize rock environments.

See also: Kaya, kayalar, Turkish grammar, Turkish locative case. See also related terms for rock-related features and place names that frequently appear with the locative form kayalarda.

Note: Kayalarda serves as a grammatical tool to express location in rock-related contexts rather than as a standalone concept. It is one of several locative forms used in Turkish to describe where things are found or occur in relation to rock surfaces and formations.