göstermeden

Göstermeden is a Turkish adverbial participle meaning “without showing” or “without displaying.” It is derived from the verb göstermek (to show) and the suffix -meden, which marks an action done without performing another specified action. The term is used to describe an action carried out without revealing or making visible something to others.

In Turkish grammar, -meden attaches to the verb stem to form a non-finite clause that expresses the manner or condition of an action: in effect, doing something without showing it. Göstermeden can modify the main verb in a sentence, functioning as an adverbial element that explains how the action is carried out. The form is versatile and can be used with various verbs to convey discretion, concealment, or restraint.

Usage and nuance: gösterneden tends to emphasize stealth, secrecy, or restraint in both everyday language and more formal writing. It can describe situations where information, intentions, or evidence are withheld; it can also be used metaphorically to suggest not revealing feelings, plans, or motives. While common with verbs related to showing or demonstrating, its semantic range extends to any action performed without disclosing or making visible what would normally be shown. It is a standard, neutral grammatical construction in Turkish.