genileyerek

Genileyerek is a Turkish adverbial participle (gerund) used to describe an action performed while bowing or lowering the body. It conveys the manner in which the main verb’s action takes place and often implies deference, humility, or ceremonial gesture.

The form is built with the verb stem and the -erek suffix, which marks simultaneous or accompanying action. In practice, genileyerek functions as an adverbial modifier, linking two actions in a single clause. Its nuance can suggest a deliberate, formal, or respectful gesture, particularly in social or ceremonial contexts. It can appear with verbs of speech, gratitude, apology, or greeting, among others.

Usage is somewhat formal or literary in contemporary Turkish. Genileyerek tends to emphasize the physical act of bowing as part of the overall action rather than merely describing the action itself. While more common adverbial forms like eğilerek are widely understood, genileyerek adds a specific connotation of a bowed or genuflecting manner.

Example sentences:

- Genileyerek teşekkür etti. (He thanked, bowing.)

- Özür dileyerek genileyerek özür diledi. (He bowed and apologized.)

In practice, the choice between genileyerek and other -erek/-arak forms depends on desired nuance and style, with genileyerek lending a more formal or ceremonial tone.

See also: Turkish grammar, gerund, -erek/-arak suffix, stylized speech in Turkish.