güce

Güce is a Turkish term formed as the dative form of güç, meaning power or strength. In Turkish grammar, the stem güç takes various suffixes to mark case and meaning; güce specifically marks the indirect object or direction toward power in contexts where power is the recipient or goal of an action.

Usage of güce is largely a grammatical form rather than a standalone lexical item. It appears primarily in literary, formal, or fixed expressions that discuss power, influence, or authority, and is less common in everyday speech. In many contexts, speakers choose other grammatical constructions to convey related ideas about power or movement toward influence.

Etymologically, güce derives from güç with the dative suffix -e. The word güç itself traces to Turkic roots associated with strength and capability, with cognates found in related Turkic languages. The form güce thus reflects how Turkish links direction or beneficiary of action to a noun meaning power.

In literature and rhetoric, güce may be used to evoke power as a destination or focal point of discourse, contributing to stylistic or emphatic effects. While the form serves a clear grammatical function, its appearance signals a emphasis on power as a concept rather than a concrete object in the sentence.

See also: güç; Turkish grammar; case endings.