gördüümde

gördüümde is a Turkish word that translates to "when I saw" or "upon seeing" in English. It is a compound word formed from the verb "görmek" (to see) and the past tense suffix "-dü" (which indicates a past event) and the conditional/temporal suffix "-ümde" (which signifies "when" or "upon"). This suffix indicates that the seeing occurred at a specific moment in the past, and the action that follows this phrase happened as a result of or in conjunction with that observation.

The word is commonly used in Turkish to connect two clauses, where the first clause describes an event that was witnessed and the second clause describes a reaction or subsequent action. For example, "Onu gördüğümde çok şaşırdım" translates to "When I saw him, I was very surprised." Here, "gördüümde" establishes the moment of seeing as the trigger for the surprise. It is a versatile phrase that can introduce a wide range of scenarios, from simple observations to more complex emotional responses. The grammatical structure allows for flexibility in sentence construction, making it a fundamental part of everyday Turkish communication.