bölümek

Bölümek is a Turkish verb that means to divide something into parts or portions, or to distribute and allocate it among recipients. It is a transitive action, typically used when there is an intention to create distinct segments, shares, or sections from a whole. The sense can cover dividing quantities, resources, tasks, or content into parts, as well as partitioning a larger item into smaller units.

Etymology and related forms: Bölümek derives from the verb kök böl- (to divide) with the infinitive suffix -mek. The noun bölüm (part, section, chapter) is related in meaning, reflecting theIdea of splitting something into distinct pieces. In Turkish, related verbs such as bölüştürmek (to allocate share by share) and paylaştırmak (to distribute) are often used in similar contexts, sometimes offering more idiomatic alternatives depending on nuance.

Usage and contexts: Bölümek is commonly found in formal or administrative language when emphasizing deliberate allocation or segmentation. It can refer to dividing a quantity into portions (for example, budgets, supplies, or time), splitting content into sections (such as a text or document), or parceling out tasks among people or groups. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer more frequent alternatives like bölüştürmek or paylaştırmak, but bölümek remains correct and idiomatic in appropriate contexts.

See also: bölüm, bölünmek, bölüşmek, paylaştırmak, bölüştürmek. The term often coexists with phrases that specify how the division is carried out, such as adil olarak bölümlere ayırmak (to divide into fair parts) or metni bölümlere ayırmak (to divide the text into sections).