Tamamen

Tamamen is a Turkish adverb meaning "completely, entirely, totally." It is used to express the full extent or degree of a state, action, or characteristic, typically modifying a verb, adjective, or clause.

Etymology: The word comes from tam (complete, whole) with a derivational suffix that forms adverbs in Turkish. It is one of the most common intensifiers in everyday Turkish and is widely used in both spoken and written language.

Usage: Tamamen typically precedes an adjective or a verb to indicate total extent. It can appear before adjectives (tamamen doğru), before predicates in copular clauses (Bu karar tamamen yanlış), or with verbs (Haber tamamen değişti). It functions to emphasize that there is no part left outside the described state. In usage, it can carry formal or emphatic nuance, and is often interchangeable with synonyms such as bütünüyle or tümüyle in many contexts.

Notes on nuance: Tamamen conveys a strong assertion of totality and is common in formal writing as well as in everyday speech. In casual speech, speakers may opt for less emphatic alternatives like bütünüyle or tümüyle, depending on tone and emphasis.

Examples:

- Bu haber tamamen doğru değil.

- Karar tamamen değişti.

- Ürün tamamen yenilendi.