Ulabilir

Ulabilir is a Turkish verb form used to express possibility or ability to reach something. It is the present potential mood derived from the verb ulaşı- (from ulaşmak, to reach). The form is created by attaching the modal suffix -abilir (or its variant -ebilir, depending on vowel harmony) to the verb stem ulaş-. In usage, ulabilir denotes that reaching is possible for the subject, rather than stating a fixed fact.

The form can appear in affirmative and interrogative sentences and is commonly negated as ulaşılamayabilir or ulaştırılamaz, depending on context. A closely related form is ulaşıılabilir, which functions as a passive equivalent meaning “can be reached” or “is accessible.” Other related constructions include the full infinitive ulaşıp, the noun ulaşıcılık (accessibility), and phrases built from ulaştıramamak (to fail to reach).

Examples:

- Bu yol ile şehre ulaşabiliriz. (We can reach the city by this road.)

- Bu limana ulaşabilir misiniz? (Can you reach this port?)

- Bu adres internet üzerinden ulaşılabilir. (This address can be reached via the Internet.)

- Gemi, limana ulaşabilirler. (They can reach the port.)

Notes:

- Ulabilir expresses modality tied to the subject and context, and its negation often shifts nuance: ulaşılamayabilir (it may not be reachable) or ulaşıyamaz (cannot reach) in more definite statements.

- The form is productive in Turkish and appears across formal and informal registers, especially in planning, logistics, and travel contexts.