eldeki

Elde ki is a Turkish adjective formed from the noun phrase "elde" (in hand, at hand, in possession) plus the suffix "-ki," which creates a definite relative sense equivalent to "the one that is in hand" or "the available." The resulting form "eldeki" is used to describe something currently accessible, present, or at one’s disposal.

Usage and meaning

Elde ki describes resources, information, options, or conditions that are presently available. It is commonly paired with nouns such as veriler (data), imkanlar (resources), bilgiler (information), and durumlar (situations). Examples include "eldeki veriler" (the data at hand), "eldeki imkanlar" (the available resources), and "eldeki bilgiler ışığında" (in light of the information at hand). The expression can convey a sense of practicality, focusing on what can be acted upon immediately rather than future or hypothetical possibilities. It can also appear in phrases like "eldekiyle yetinmek" (to make do with what is at hand) and "eldeki tek seçenek" (the only option at hand).

Etymology and grammar

Elde is the locative form of el (hand), used here to indicate possession or proximity. The suffix -ki attaches to form an adjective that specifies the noun it modifies as the one that is in hand or available. It functions as a determiner-adjective before a noun and does not require a pronoun to convey its meaning.

Related terms

Related Turkish forms include "elde" as a stand-alone noun meaning "in hand" and phrases like "eldeki durum" (the current situation). Similar constructions are used with other locatives to express posture or availability, such as "masadaki" (on the table) or "aklındaki" (in one’s mind).