edersin

Edersin is a Turkish verb form used in standard Turkish as the second-person singular present tense of the verb etmek, or more broadly as a stem that appears in light-verb constructions built on et- roots. In ordinary sentences, edersin can function as the main verb when paired with an appropriate complement, meaning roughly “you do” or “you are doing,” depending on the context, tense, and aspect.

Etymology and morphology: edersin is formed from the verb et- or etmek, which conveys the idea of making or doing, combined with the second-person singular suffix -sin. Turkish conjugation uses person and number suffixes, and edersin reflects the standard pattern for the 2nd person singular present form in many verbs that use the et- stem in simple or compound constructions. The exact meaning of edersin shifts with the accompanying noun or verb phrase, since etmek often functions as a light verb in Turkish.

Usage: In everyday Turkish, edersin appears in sentences where the speaker attributes an action to the listener. It is most commonly encountered in informal speech and in constructions that rely on etmek as a helping verb to form more complex meanings. As with other Turkish present forms, the temporal interpretation depends on context and accompanying words, and edersin does not itself encode a specific tense beyond the present or immediate present relevance.

Limitations and notes: The form is a standard part of Turkish grammar, but it is not typically used in isolation as a standalone statement without a complement. Turkish speakers usually prefer more specific constructions or the common synonym yaparsın for “you do.” Understanding edersin rests on recognizing the etmek root and the person suffix, rather than on a fixed single-meaning translation.

See also: Turkish grammar, Turkish verbs, Turkish light-verb constructions.