isimlerle

isimlerle is a Turkish inflected form built from the noun isim, which can mean name or noun depending on context. The form isimlerle is created by attaching the plural suffix -ler to isim to yield isimler, followed by the instrumental suffix -le. In standard Turkish orthography this combination often appears as isimlerle, reflecting the fusion of the two suffixes with vowel harmony and consonant alignment. The form functions as the instrumental (means or accompaniment) case for a plural noun.

In Turkish grammar, the instrumental suffix expresses means, accompaniment, or cause, and it can be attached to both singular and plural nouns. When the noun is plural, the resulting form typically appears as -lerle. Therefore, isimlerle translates roughly to “with names” or “by means of names,” though the exact interpretation depends on the sentence and context. The term is common in linguistic discussions of Turkish case marking and in examples that illustrate how suffix chains stack on nouns.

Usage notes:

- isimlerle often appears in sentences that describe using names as a means of reference or grouping, for example in formulations like “Karakterler isimlerle anılır” (The characters are referred to by names) or “Listede öğeler isimlerle gösterilir” (In the list, items are shown with names).

- The root meaning of isim remains central: it covers both everyday uses of “name” and the grammatical category “noun.” Distinguishing which sense is intended depends on surrounding words and discourse.

See also: Turkish grammar, noun, plural suffix -ler, instrumental suffix -ile.