açklanmakta

Açklanmakta is not a standard Turkish word and is generally regarded as a nonstandard spelling of açıklanmakta, the present continuous passive form of the verb açıklamak, which means “to explain” or “to disclose.” In standard Turkish, the ongoing passive construction is açıklanmakta, not açklanmakta.

Etymology and form: The intended, widely used form comes from the verb açıklamak (to explain). The passive voice yields açıklanmak, and attaching the present continuous suffix makta creates açıklanmakta, indicating an action that is currently in progress. The sequence without the l, as in açklanmakta, would be considered a misspelling or typographical error, rather than a legitimate derivational variant.

Usage and norms: Because açklanmakta is not recognized by major Turkish dictionaries and language references, it is generally treated as nonstandard. When documenting or editing Turkish text, the standard form açıklanmakta (or its formal variant açıklanmaktadır) should be used to express “is being explained” or “is in the process of being explained.” If encountered, açklanmakta is usually corrected to the standard form.

Examples:

- Correct: Bu durum şu anda açıklanmaktadır.

- Nonstandard/erroneous: Bu durum şu anda açklanmakta.

- Correct formal: Gelişmeler bugün açıklanmakta or Açıklamalar şu anda açıklanmaktadır.

See also: Turkish language, Turkish morphology, passive voice in Turkish, grammatical suffixes makta andmaktadır.

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