Yapabilmeleri

Yapabilmeleri is a Turkish grammatical form that expresses the idea of “their ability to do something,” or more broadly, the fact that they can do it. It is derived from the verb yapabilmek, meaning “to be able to do,” with the third-person plural possessive suffix -leri marking the possessor as “their.” The result functions as a noun phrase or a dependent clause that refers to the capability of a group.

Formation and morphology: The base is yap (to do) combined with the modality -ebil- to indicate ability, plus the infinitive -mek to form yapabilmek (to be able to do). The form yapabilmeleri adds the third-person plural possessive suffix -leri, yielding “their ability to do (it).” In use, yapabilmeleri can act as a subject or object within a sentence and can occur in clauses introduced by purpose or condition markers such as için (for), gerekirse (if necessary), or anlamında (in terms of).

Usage: Yapabilmeleri is employed to refer to the capabilities of a group rather than a single person. It often appears in sentences describing requirements, conditions, or plans that depend on the group’s ability to act. Examples include statements about what is needed for a group to succeed, or what resources are necessary for them to be able to perform a task.

Examples:

- Öğrencilerin yapabilmeleri için ek talimatlar verildi. (Additional instructions were given so that the students could do it.)

- Projede başarıya ulaşabilmeleri için yeterli kaynaklar sağlandı. (Sufficient resources were provided for them to be able to achieve success in the project.)

- Onların yapabilmeleri durumunda bu plan uygulanabilir. (If they are able to do it, this plan is workable.)

See also: Turkish grammar, nominalization, -ebilmek, possessive suffixes.