ismiyle

Ismiyle is a Turkish linguistic term describing a construction formed from isim (name) plus the instrumental suffix -yle, meaning “with the name” or “by the name.” It functions to indicate that an action, designation, or attribution is made by or in reference to a specific name. The form is typically written as one word ismiyle in modern Turkish; older texts may show related forms with a space, such as isim ile, but ismiyle is the standard orthography.

Etymology: The word combines isim (name) with the oblique/possessive suffix -i to form ismi, meaning “his/her name,” and the instrumental suffix -yle to indicate “with/by.” The resulting compound conveys the sense of doing something by means of that name.

Usage: Ismiyle is used in phrases that attribute action or identification to a person by name, or to refer to someone known under a particular name. Common constructions include ismiyle bilinen (known by that name) or ismiyle anılan (referred to by that name). Examples: “Bu eser, ismiyle bilinen yazar tarafından yazıldı” (This work was written by the author known by that name); “Sanatçı, ismiyle tanınan bir figür olarak bilinir” (The artist is known as a figure by that name).

Notes: As an instrumental/locative phrase, ismiyle can modify nouns and participate in descriptive passages or biographical descriptions. It is a standard, neutral element of Turkish grammar for expressing attribution by name.

See also: Turkish grammar; instrumental case; naming and designation in Turkish.