Vermezken

Vermezken is a Turkish grammatical form built from the verb vermek (to give). It combines the negated present tense vermez (he/she/it does not give) with the temporal conjunction ken, yielding a subordinate clause that denotes time. The sense is roughly “while not giving” and the clause can express simultaneity or a contrast between two actions. In Turkish, ken attaches to the finite form of the verb, so the dependent clause reflects the same or related tense as the main clause.

Usage and meaning: Vermezken is used to link two clauses in which the action of the dependent clause occurs at the same time as the action of the main clause, often with a contrastive nuance. An example: O bana para vermezken kardeşine para verdi. This translates as “While he did not give me money, he gave money to his brother.” The construction highlights one action occurring in the face of another.

Notes: Vermezken is primarily a grammatical construction discussed in Turkish language materials and can appear in formal or literary contexts. Depending on context, English renderings may use “while not giving,” “without giving,” or convey a contrastive meaning.

See also: Turkish grammar, negation in Turkish (vermek), ken as a temporal conjunction.