kökleriyle

Kökleriyle is a Turkish expression meaning "with their roots" or "in keeping with their origins." It is formed by combining kök (root or origin) with the plural possessive suffix and the instrumental suffix ile, yielding a single word that functions as an adverbial phrase. The construction emphasizes a connection to heritage, ancestry, or cultural background, and it can modify actions or states to indicate that they are grounded in or expressed through those roots.

In usage, kökleriyle signals that something is done or interpreted in relation to a group’s origins. It is common in discussions of identity, culture, and diaspora, where authors or speakers describe how people or groups act, feel, or present themselves when guided by their heritage. The phrase can appear in literary, journalistic, and academic Turkish, as well as in everyday speech, to highlight continuity with the past or the influence of origins on current behavior.

Examples:

- Türkçe: Kökleriyle gurur duyan topluluklar kimliklerini güçlendirir. Translation: Communities that take pride in their roots strengthen their identity.

- Türkçe: Kökleriyle bağını güçlendirmek için çalışmalar yürütüyorlar. Translation: They are pursuing efforts to strengthen their connection with their roots.

Overall, kökleriyle serves as a concise linguistic tool for expressing the relationship between present identity, actions, or statements, and historical or cultural origins.