almaktan

Almaktan is a Turkish verb-form known as the ablative infinitive. It is formed from the stem of the verb almak (to take) by adding the suffix -maktan, producing almaktan. The form functions as a non-finite clause that can express means, cause, or condition, and it is often translated into English as “by taking” or “from taking.”

In usage, almaktan can link actions and indicate how something is done, why something happens, or under what circumstances. It frequently appears in sentences that describe methods, responsibilities, or motivations, and it may be combined with other verbs to form longer expressions.

Examples:

- Dürüst olmaktan gurur duyarım. (I take pride in being honest.)

- Başarı kazanmak için çalışmaktan vazgeçtim. (I gave up working in order to achieve success.)

Notes:

- Almaktan is one of several verb-noun forms in Turkish that express non-finite actions; it behaves syntactically like a noun phrase within sentences.

- The suffix -maktan harmonizes with Turkish phonology in typical ways, and the form is productive for many common verbs (for example, çalışmaktan, düşünmekten, öğrenmekten).

See also:

- Turkish grammar

- -mak/-mek infinitives

- Ablative constructions in Turkish