Sistemlerini

Sistemlerini is a Turkish noun form that expresses “their systems” when used as a direct object. It is built from the base noun sistem (system) with a sequence of suffixes that mark number, possession, and case. The plural suffix is -ler or -lar, the third-person plural possessive suffix is -leri or -ları, and the accusative case suffix is -i, -ı, -u, or -ü, depending on vowel harmony. When these affixes are combined, the form becomes sistemleri and, with the accusative ending, sistemlerini. The order of suffixes in Turkish is generally fixed, with the plural and possessive markings preceding the final accusative marker.

Usage and examples show how the form functions in sentences. For instance: Onların sistemlerini güncellediler. This translates to “They updated their systems.” Another example: Şirket, onların sistemlerini incelemek zorunda kaldı. meaning “The company had to examine their systems.” These examples illustrate how sistemlerini acts as the direct object in a clause, carrying both possession and specificity.

Sistemlerini also highlights Turkish agglutination, a feature where a single noun can carry multiple suffixes to encode grammatical roles and relationships. Understanding this form helps in parsing sentences where ownership, plurality, and object function are all expressed within a single noun phrase.