Kuvvetiyle

Kuvvetiyle is a Turkish adverbial expression formed from the noun kuvvet (force, strength) plus the possessive suffix -i and the instrumental suffix -yle, which comes from ile (with). The result, kuvvetiyle, literally means “with its/ his strength” and is used to denote the means or instrument by which an action is performed. The possessive suffix makes the phrase refer to the force belonging to someone or something, with the exact owner usually inferred from context.

Morphology and usage

The structure follows Turkish pattern: kuvvet + i (possessive suffix) + yle (instrumental form of ile). The combination yields a word that functions as an instrumental phrase. In practice, kuvvetiyle often translates to “by force” or “with force,” and can convey authority, power, or physical strength as the means of action. It is common in narrative prose, journalism, and formal writing, and it can appear with various verbs to indicate how an action is carried out.

Examples

- O, kuvvetiyle kapıyı kırdı. (He broke the door with his force.)

- Askerler kuvvetiyle meydanı kontrol etti. (The soldiers controlled the square by their force.)

- Yönetici kuvvetiyle kararlarını dayattı, sözde kuvvet kullanarak. (The leader imposed decisions by force.)

Notes

Kuvvetiyle is related to other instrumental expressions formed with ile/yle, and it often carries a stronger or more formal tone than more neutral equivalents like gücüyle/ güçle. The exact possessor of kuvvet is typically clear from the surrounding context.