Tayabilmesi

Tayabilmesi is a term discussed in Turkish grammar to illustrate how the language expresses capability or possibility. It is not a standalone verb but a nominalized form that means “the ability to [verb].” The construction relies on the verb suffix -ebilmek, which marks ability or possibility, followed by the nominalizing suffix -mesi (or -ması, depending on vowel harmony). The result is a noun phrase that denotes the capability of performing a specified action.

Morphologically, tayabilmesi can be analyzed as a combination of a verb stem, the auxiliary -ebil, and the nominalizer -mesi. Because -ebilmek attaches to a verb stem, tayabilmesi is meaningful only when linked to a real verb with a concrete stem. In learnable Turkish, the general pattern is exemplified by forms such as görebilmesi (the ability to see) or yapabilmesi (the ability to do). These forms are used in contexts that discuss potential actions or capacities rather than as finite predicates.

Usage examples include: görebilmesi: “Onun görebilmesi için daha iyi bir gözlük gerekir” (A better pair of glasses is needed for him to be able to see). yapabilmesi: “Projeyi tamamlayabilmesi için ek zamana ihtiyaç var” (There is a need for extra time for him to be able to complete the project). duyabilmesi: “Kayıtlar onu duyabilmesini sağladı” (The recordings enabled him to be able to hear it), though the exact sentence structure depends on the broader clause.

In summary, tayabilmesi exemplifies Turkish nominalization of ability, formed through -ebilmek plus -mesi, and is used to discuss potential capabilities tied to specific verb stems. See also Turkish grammar, the suffix -ebilmek, and nominalization in Turkish.