kalabiliriz
Kalabiliriz is a Turkish verb form meaning we can stay or we might stay. It is built from the verb kalmak (to stay) with the potential suffix -ebilir- and the first-person plural ending -iz. The suffix -ebilir- expresses possibility or ability, and -iz marks the subject as “we.” The word kalabiliriz therefore denotes a tentative option rather than a firm decision.
Usage and nuance: Kalabiliriz is used to propose staying somewhere or to discuss a viable option. It
- Bu şehirde bir gece daha kalabiliriz. (We could stay one more night in this city.)
- Hava kötüleşirse otelde kalabiliriz. (If the weather worsens, we can stay at the hotel.)
- Bu akşam otelde kalabiliriz. (We can stay at the hotel this evening.)
Related forms and notes: Kalabiliriz is part of a broader pattern where the verb stem combines with