ekle

Ekle is a Turkish verb form meaning to add, append, attach, or insert. The word ekle specifically functions as the second person singular imperative of the verb eklemek, which is used to command someone to add something. In Turkish imperatives, the subject is typically omitted, so ekle translates to you add in a direct command. Examples include Ekle dosyayı. Listeye ekle.

Grammatical notes and variants: Ekle is informal and singular. For addressing multiple people or using a more formal tone, Turkish employs ekleyin for the plural or polite imperative, and ekleyiniz as a more formal imperative. For instance, Ekleyin bu dosyaları or Ekleyiniz lütfen. These forms maintain the same meaning of asking someone to add something, but shift the register or number of addressees. The related present-tense forms include ekler (he/she/it adds) and ekliyor (is adding).

Usage in everyday language and interfaces: Ekle appears frequently in everyday speech and written Turkish. It is also a common label on user interfaces and software buttons to indicate the action of adding items, such as adding a new entry, a file, or a contact. In such contexts, ekle is understood as a concise directive rather than a full sentence.

Etymology and related terms: Ekle derives from eklemek, the Turkish verb meaning to add or append. The root ek- carries the sense of addition or attachment, and is found in related words such as ek (an addition or appendix) and ekleme (adding).