Vermemek

Vermemek is a Turkish verb meaning “to not give” or “to withhold.” It is formed from the verb root ver- (to give) with the negation suffix -memek, producing an infinitive that expresses the act of not giving. The term can apply to tangible items, information, permissions, or other forms of assistance, and it is used in both literal and figurative senses to describe withholding.

Grammatically, vermemek is transitive and used with a direct object. The infinitive can take modifiers or be part of larger verbal phrases. For example, ver(mem)eyi is the negative infinitive used as a noun-like form meaning “not giving” and can appear in sentences such as: Bana para vermemeyi tercih etti, meaning “He/She preferred not to give me money.” Ver(mem)ek can also appear in phrases like “bilgi vermemek” (not giving information) or “yardım vermemek” (not providing help).

In usage, the concept covers withheld resources or information, refusals, or strategic withholding in negotiations or interpersonal relations. It often carries a practical, situational nuance: withholding may reflect prudence, leverage, principle, or conflict, depending on context and tone. The connotation ranges from neutral to negative, particularly when withholding is perceived as unfair or injurious.

Related forms include vermek (to give) and the nominalized negative form vermemek as a base for further constructions, as well as verilememek (not being given) in passive voice contexts.