dallarndan

Dallarndan is a Turkish term that literally means “from the branches.” It is the ablative form of the plural noun dallar, which means branches, and is used to indicate origin or starting point, either in a physical sense or metaphorically.

In Turkish grammar, the ablative case marks movement away from something or a source. When applied to the plural noun dallar, the resulting form dallardan or dallardan depending on context is used to say “from the branches.” The shorter form dallından or dallardan may appear in continuous usage, especially when combined with other suffixes in a sentence. The exact variant chosen depends on what is being expressed and the surrounding morphemes.

Usage and examples:

- Dallarından bir yaprak düştü. A leaf fell from its branches.

- Ağaç dallarından gelen rüzgar hafifçe esti. The wind coming from the tree’s branches blew gently.

- Metaforik olarak, dallarından çok köklerine bakmak gerektiğini vurgulamak için kullanılabilir. Metaphorically, it can be used to emphasize looking at roots rather than branches.

Context and notes:

- Dallarından and related forms are common in everyday Turkish and in literary language, especially when describing trees, forests, or genealogical or organizational structures by analogy.

- The form chosen in a sentence is shaped by Turkish suffix harmony and the relationship being described (physical origin, possession, quantity, etc.).

See also:

- Turkish grammar: cases and suffixes

- Dallar (branches) and related botanical terms