Kusmaya

Kusmaya is the Turkish infinitive form derived from the verb kusmak, meaning to vomit. In Turkish grammar, kusmaya functions as a non-finite clause or verbal noun, allowing the action of vomiting to be referred to without tying it to a specific subject or tense.

Morphology and usage: Kusmaya is formed by adding the infinitive suffix -maya to the verb stem kus-. This form can be used as a verbal noun in clauses that express intention, purpose, or description, and it commonly appears with auxiliary verbs or other verbs of intention, desire, or obligation. For example, kusmaya karar verdim means I decided to vomit, and kusmaya başlamak istemiyorum conveys I do not want to start vomiting. It can also occur in combination with phrases such as kusmaya çalışmak (to try to vomit).

Examples and nuance: The kusmaya form allows speakers to discuss the action in a general or future-oriented sense, rather than as a completed event. Its use is common in everyday Turkish when describing plans, conditions, or hypothetical scenarios involving vomiting. As with other infinitives, the surrounding context determines whether kusmaya functions as a subject, object, or complement within the sentence.

Relationship to kusmak: Kusmaya is closely related to kusmak, the finite verb meaning “to vomit.” The infinitive form is a standard component of Turkish non-finite clauses and can be combined with modal, tense, or aspect markers by extending the surrounding clause, though the infinitive itself does not convey tense. See also kusmak for the base verb forms and related non-finite constructions in Turkish.