Seçenekleri

Seçenekleri is a Turkish noun form that refers to a set of options or choices. It is the accusative plural form of seçenek, a word used to denote a possible alternative in decision making, tasks, or descriptions of interfaces and processes. In Turkish, the form seçenekleri commonly appears as the direct object of a verb or as part of a noun phrase such as ayar seçenekleri (settings options).

Etymology and grammar: Seçenek is built from the verb seçmek (to choose) with the noun-forming suffix -enek, yielding a term that means “an element that can be chosen.” The plural form seçenekler is used in the basic plural, while seçenekleri adds the accusative or possessive suffix -i, depending on context. This flexibility allows seçenekleri to function as the object of a sentence or as part of a possessive or descriptive phrase.

Usage and contexts: The term appears across everyday language, software interfaces, surveys, and formal writing. In user interfaces, you might encounter phrases like ayar seçenekleri or bu seçenekleri seçiniz (these options/settings). In surveys or reports, seçenekleri are the answer choices or alternatives presented to respondents. The related word opsiyon, borrowed from English, is often used in technical or business contexts, but seçenekleri remains the standard Turkish term in most formal and semi-formal usage.

Related terms: Seçenek (option/choice), seçenekler (options), seçim (selection), tercih (preference), alternatif (alternative). Understanding seçenekleri helps in describing the scope of possible choices in language, design, and analysis.