Mevcut

Mevcut is a Turkish adjective meaning existing, present, or available. It is used to describe something that exists in reality, is currently in a location, or is available for use or purchase. In formal and bureaucratic language, mevcut often corresponds to the English terms existing, current, or in stock.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Mevcut derives from the Arabic mawjūd (موجود), meaning “existent.” It entered Turkish through historical contact with Ottoman Arabic and Persian literary forms. The word can carry nuances of permanence and immediacy, signaling both presence and availability in a given context.

Usage and examples: In everyday Turkish, mevcut is used to indicate what is present or obtainable. Examples include “Mevcut durumda bu sorun çözülemez,” meaning “In the current situation, this problem cannot be solved,” and “Bu ürün şu anda mevcut değildir,” meaning “This product is not currently available.” It also appears in phrases like “mevcut evraklar” (existing documents) or “mevcut malzeme stoğu” (current material stock). In legal or administrative language, mevcut often contrasts with yok (not present, not available), as in mevcut olduğuna dair kanıt.

See also: Mevcut is closely related to Turkish terms var, mevcut durum, mevcut kaynaklar, and hazır, which convey related concepts of presence and availability. It is used across formal writing, inventory discussions, and descriptions of current conditions.