Yetkinlerde

Yetkinlerde is a Turkish locative plural form meaning “in the adults” or “among the mature ones.” It is not a standalone noun; rather, it is a grammatical construction used to reference a group defined as adults in descriptive, sociolinguistic, or demographic texts.

Etymology and morphology: The form comes from yetkin (adult, mature, capable) plus the plural suffix -ler and the locative suffix -de. Through vowel harmony, the combination yields yetkinlerde. In practice, it marks location or involvement within the adult group rather than naming a separate entity.

Usage: Yetkinlerde is used to indicate reference to adults as a category in sentences. For example, one might say that attitudes or behaviors differ “yetkinlerde” a given comparison, or that certain rights, responsibilities, or norms apply “yetkinlerde” compared with other groups. The exact meaning depends on context and accompanying words, since Turkish relies on case endings to clarify function.

Notes: In Turkish, yetkinlerde typically appears as part of a larger noun phrase rather than as an independent concept. Its interpretation is tied to the meaning of yetkin (adult, mature) and to the context in which the phrase occurs. It does not denote a distinct social class or formal category beyond the ordinary notion of adults.

See also: yetkin, yetkinlik, locative case, Turkish grammar, plural suffix -ler.