edebilmekte

edebilmekte is a Turkish nonfinite form derived from the verb edebilmek, meaning “to be able to do.” The form expresses a state or ongoing capability and is produced by adding the present-participle suffix -te (or -mekte) to the infinitive-ready base edebilmek, yielding the meaning “being able to do.” In Turkish, this participial construction is more common in formal or written language and can appear in descriptive or analytical contexts.

Etymology and morphology: edebilmek combines the potential suffix -ebil- with the verb stem for “to do” and the infinitive marker -mek. The participial suffix -te turns the infinitive into a nonfinite form that denotes a continuous or general state of ability. The resulting form, edebilmekte, can function as a dependent element within a sentence, similar to how English uses a gerund or participle to describe capability.

Usage: edebilmekte is used primarily in formal or academic Turkish to indicate that someone or something has the capacity to perform an action in a given context. It can appear in subordinate clauses or in noun phrases describing capability. In everyday speech, speakers typically prefer more common finite forms such as edebilir, edebilirim, or yapabilmek ile ilgili more direct constructions to express ability without the participial nuance.

Related forms: The infinitive edebilmek; finite forms such as edebilir, edebilirdi, edebilirim; and related participial or contracted variants may be employed depending on tense, mood, and register. The career of this form is primarily literary or technical, and its usage tends to be more restricted than the standard, everyday alternatives.

See also: edebilmek, Turkish grammar of potential mood and participles.

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