gidip

Gidip is a Turkish grammatical form derived from the verb gitmek, meaning "to go." It functions as a converbal suffix that links two verbs in a single sentence, often conveying a sequence of actions. The form is commonly translated into English as "go and" or simply "going and" when used before another verb.

Formation and usage. The converbal suffix -ip attaches to the verb stem to produce the gidip form. This process follows Turkish vowel harmony rules, resulting in gidip from gitmek. Gidip is used to indicate that the action of the first verb is completed or undertaken in preparation for the action of the following verb. It can appear in present or past contexts because the tense is supplied by the following clause rather than by the converbal itself. The construction is versatile and appears in formal writing and everyday speech.

Examples. Kütüphaneye gidip kitapları aldım means “I went to the library and bought the books.” Marketten gidip ekmek aldık, sonra eve geldik translates as “We went to the market and bought bread, then came home.” Gidip görmeyi planlıyorum illustrates intent: “I plan to go and see (it).” Such examples show gidip enabling concise, multi-verb statements without separate subordinate clauses.

Relation to other converbs. Turkish uses several converbal forms beyond -ip, such as -ip- with different semantic nuances. Gidip specifically conveys sequential action involving the verb go, but it can be combined with various following verbs to express a range of connected activities.