güÇlendirmeyin

Güçlendirmeyin is a Turkish verb phrase meaning “do not strengthen” or “do not empower.” It is the negative imperative form derived from the verb güçlendirmek, which means to make stronger, to strengthen, or to empower. The phrase is used to instruct someone not to increase the strength, capability, or support of a person, system, feature, or policy. In Turkish, the negative imperative form is typically addressed to “you” (plural or polite) and appears as güçlendirmeyin in written and formal speech.

Morphology and usage notes:

The form combines the root güçlendirmek with the negative particle me and the second-person plural/polite imperative ending in -yin, producing güçlendirmeyin. It is most common in formal, technical, or written directives such as manuals, policies, risk assessments, and procedural guidelines. In everyday speech, speakers might use simpler constructions, but güçlendirmeyin remains clear and direct in professional contexts.

Contexts:

Güçlendirmeyin may appear in instructions to avoid increasing capabilities that could create risks, escalation, or unintended consequences. For example, it can be found in security documentation, procurement guidelines, or project plans where additional enhancements are temporarily prohibited until further review. It can also occur in negotiation or governance contexts to discourage expanding a particular authority or resource.

See also:

Güçlendirme, Turkish verb forms, Turkish imperative mood.