iletirken

Iletirken is a Turkish grammatical form derived from the verb iletmek, meaning to convey, transmit, or deliver. It is created by adding the adverbial participle suffix -ken to the verb stem ilet-, producing iletirken, which functions to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses simultaneous or overlapping action with the main clause. In English terms, it corresponds to “while delivering” or “as delivering.”

Usage and meaning: The iletirken form marks a time-related context, indicating that the action of delivering occurs at the same time as the action of the main clause. It is typically used to provide background or circumstances surrounding the main event. In Turkish syntax, the subject of the -ken clause is usually the same as the subject of the main clause, though the subject can be clarified or changed with additional phrases if needed.

Examples:

- Mesajı iletirken dikkatli olun. (Be careful while delivering the message.)

- Kargoyu iletirken alıcının kimliğini doğrulamak önemlidir. (While delivering the package, it is important to verify the recipient’s identity.)

Relationship to other forms: -ken is one of several adverbial participle endings in Turkish. It can attach to any finite or non-finite form of the verb stem, yielding phrases such as yaparken (while doing) or giderken (while going). The form iletirken is thus part of a broader system of adverbial clauses that express time, condition, or manner.

See also: Turkish grammar, adverbial participles, -ken suffix, iletmek.