benimsemeyi

Benimsemeyi is a Turkish linguistic term referring to the act of adopting or embracing something, expressed as a nominalized infinitive form of the verb benimsemek (to adopt, to embrace). The base infinitive is benimsemek, and the noun form of the action is benimseme; when used as a direct object in a sentence, the form can appear as benimsemeyi, the accusative variant of the infinitive clause.

Grammatical function and usage

Benimsemeyi functions as a nominalized action that can act as the object of a main verb. For example, in Bu politikayı benimsemeyi düşünüyoruz, the phrase benimsemeyi denotes “the adoption of this policy” and serves as the object of düşünüyoruz (we are thinking). Similarly, Toplum bu değerleri benimsemeyi kabul etti means “The society accepted embracing these values.” In Turkish, such infinitive clauses are commonly used to express purposes, intentions, or evaluations of actions.

Relationship to related forms

- benimseme: the noun form meaning “the act of adopting” or “adoption.”

- benimsemek: the verb meaning “to adopt” or “to embrace.”

- Other verbs can govern the same infinitive phrase, as in öğrenmek, kararlaştırmak, veya reddetmek, followed by benimsemeyi to denote the act being considered, decided, or rejected.

Usage notes

Benimsemeyi is more typical in written or formal Turkish, especially in policy, organizational, or theoretical contexts. While synonymous terms exist (e.g., kabul etmek, benimsemek), benimsemeyi emphasizes the action itself as a concrete object within a clause.

See also

Benimseme, benimsemek, kabul etmek.