izlemekle

Izlemekle is a Turkish grammatical form derived from the verb izlemek, meaning to watch. It is created by adding the instrumental suffix -le to the infinitive izlemek, producing izlemekle. This construction functions as a nominalized adverbial form that expresses means or manner, roughly translating to by watching or with watching. In Turkish grammar, the -le suffix marks instrumental or comitative meaning when attached to nouns or nominalized verbs; izlemekle uses this function to indicate the means by which an action is performed or a context in which something occurs.

Usage and notes:

Izlemekle is most common in formal or written Turkish and in fixed expressions. It can link clauses or modify verbs to express means. Typical phrases include idioms such as görmekle yetinmek (to be content with merely seeing) and izlemekle kalmak (to remain at watching). In everyday speech, speakers often prefer forms like izleyerek (by watching) or to rephrase the idea with a finite verb.

Examples:

- Gelişmeleri izlemekle yetinmemeliyiz. (We should not be content with merely watching the developments.)

- Haberleri izlemekle kalmayıp, doğrulamasını da yapmalıyız. (We should not stop at watching the news; we should also verify it.)

- Bu proje, ilerlemeyi izlemekle kalmayıp, sonuçları da rapor eder. (This project not only monitors progress but also reports the results.)

Etymology and related forms:

Izlemekle is closely related to izleme (watching as a noun) and to other -le or -la instrumental forms formed from verbs. It contrasts with izlemek yerine izlemekle veya izleyerek gibi alternative constructions that convey similar ideas with different nuance or formality.