Köküyle

Köküyle is a Turkish phrase that functions as a modifier meaning “with its root” or “in its root form.” It is formed from the noun kök (root) plus possessive suffix -ü to mean “its root,” followed by the instrumental suffix -yle meaning “with.” The result is used to indicate that something is considered or presented in its most fundamental, original, or literal state.

Etymology and morphology: The base kök takes the third person singular possessive suffix -ü, yielding kökü (its root). The instrumental/comitative suffix -yle attaches to this form to create köküyle, which translates roughly as “with its root.” The construction follows Turkic suffixation patterns and respects vowel harmony.

Usage: Köküyle is mainly found in linguistic, philological, and literary contexts. It signals fidelity to a word, concept, or object in its original form rather than in a derived or altered version. It can be used to emphasize authenticity, etymology, or the idea of examining something at its source. It is less common in everyday casual speech, where alternatives like özünden or kökten might be used.

Examples:

- Bu kelime köküyle incelenirse, kökeni daha net belirlenir. (If this word is examined in its root form, its origin becomes clearer.)

- Çeviride kelimeleri köküyle ele almak anlam kaybını azaltır. (Taking words in their root form during translation reduces loss of meaning.)

See also: kök, öz, aslı, kökten, ile.