dinlenmezse

Dinlenmezse is a Turkish conditional construction formed from the verb dinlemek (to listen) with the negative stem dinlen- and the conditional suffix -se/-sa. The phrase can be glossed as “if it is not listened to” or more broadly “if one does not listen.” In usage, the subject of the clause is typically implied from context and may refer to individuals, groups, institutions, or abstract entities. The form highlights the consequence of failing to listen and is common in formal language as well as literary writing.

Dinlenmezse often appears in discussions about communication, governance, and change management, where listening to feedback or voices is presented as a prerequisite for action. It can carry a normative tone, emphasizing accountability for listening. Its negated conditional mirrors other Turkish conditional constructions with -se/-sa, and its meaning depends on what is being listened to (voices, reports, signals) and who is expected to listen.

Examples:

- Dinlenmezse, geri bildirimler dikkate alınmaz. (If feedback is not listened to, it is not taken into account.)

- Yetkililer dinlenmezse, kararlar uygulanmaz. (If authorities do not listen, decisions are not implemented.)

- Kamuoyunun talebi dinlenmezse, güven kaybı yaşanır. (If the public’s demand is not listened to, trust is eroded.)