hedefe

Hedefe is the dative form of the Turkish noun hedef, meaning target or goal. It is used to express movement toward a target or direction aimed at a goal, rather than the target itself.

In Turkish grammar, the dative suffix -e marks direction toward something, often in combination with verbs of motion or aiming. The form is chosen according to vowel harmony rules and, for many common nouns, appears as -e when the preceding syllable contains a front vowel. Hedefe therefore translates roughly to “to the target” or “toward the target.”

Common usages include phrases built with verbs of reaching, aiming, or directing attention toward a target. Examples include hedefe ulaşmak (to reach the target), hedefe doğru ilerlemek (to advance toward the target), hedefe yönelmek (to turn toward the target), and hedefe odaklanmak (to focus on the target). The construction is frequent in contexts such as project planning, sports, military language, and aim-focused discourse.

Hedefe is one case form among Turkish case endings. Related forms include hedefte (locative, “at/on the target”), hedefin (genitive, “of the target”), and hedefi (accusative, “the target” as a direct object). Choosing the correct case affects meaning: hedefe indicates direction toward the target, while other cases locate, possess, or objectify the target differently.