devletlerle

Devletlerle is a Turkish word form that expresses “with states” or “together with states.” It is created by taking the noun devlet (state), adding the plural suffix -ler to form devletler (states), and then attaching the instrumental/comitative suffix -le to yield devletlerle. This combination follows Turkish vowel harmony, so the resulting suffix appears as -lerle.

In usage, devletlerle functions as a prepositional-like particle without an explicit preposition, indicating accompaniment, association, or a means of interaction. It is common in political science, international relations, diplomacy, and official discourse. Examples include devletlerle işbirliği (cooperation with states), devletlerle ilişkiler (relations with states), and devletlerle görüşmeler (talks with states). The phrase can appear in sentences such as Uluslararası ilişkilerde devletlerle iletişim önemlidir (Communication with states is important in international relations).

Morphologically, devletlerle illustrates the sequence: root devlet + plural -ler + instrumental -le, with vowel harmony determining the -le ending. The singular instrumental form is devletle (with the state). The basic form devletler (states) is the plural root, while devletlerle denotes cooperation or interaction specifically with those states.

Etymology and context: devlet comes from Persian via Ottoman Turkish and entered modern Turkish with the broader development of discourse about governance and sovereignty. The construct devletlerle is widely understood in formal Turkish and is used across governmental, academic, and media texts to discuss relations with other states. See also devlet (state), devletle (with the state), and devletler (states).