Kelimesiyle

Kelimesiyle is a Turkish phrase formed from kelime (word) plus the possessive suffix -si and the instrumental suffix ile (with). Literally, it can be rendered as “with its word,” and it is used to indicate that something is stated or quoted in the source’s exact wording or in the words of a particular person.

Grammar and nuance: The expression is a syntactic construction rather than a fixed lexeme. It marks the manner of speech or quotation and is commonly used in formal writing, journalism, and scholarly prose to signal that the information is presented in the source’s own wording or as a direct reference. In English, its function is often likened to phrases such as “in the words of” or “as stated by,” though its exact placement and nuance depend on context.

Usage and examples: Kelimesiyle tends to appear in contexts involving reporting or attribution, where precise wording is important. It can combine with verbs of saying, reporting, or describing to convey that the following content reflects the source’s wording rather than a paraphrase. The construction is more typical of written Turkish than everyday conversation, and it contributes a formal or archival tone to the text.

See also: Direct quotation, Turkish grammar, reported speech.