kaslarla

Kaslarla is a Turkish term that functions as the instrumental or comitative form of the plural noun kaslar (muscles). It translates roughly as “with muscles” or “by means of the muscles.” The form is created by attaching the instrumental suffix -la to the plural stem kaslar, a common means marker in Turkish. The resulting surface form kaslarla is used to indicate the instrument or agency by which an action is performed, often contrasting with tools or machines.

Morphology and usage: In Turkish, the instrumental/comitative suffix -la (or -le, depending on vowel harmony) marks the means or instrument. When applied to a plural noun, the suffix combines with the plural ending to yield a fused form such as kaslarla. This construction is typically used in sentences that describe performing an action using the muscles rather than external devices, equipment, or other persons.

Examples:

- Bu egzersiz kaslarla yapılır. (This exercise is performed with the muscles.)

- Kaslarla çalışmak, makinelerle çalışmaktan farklıdır. (Working with the muscles is different from working with machines.)

- Kaslarla kuvvet kazanmak için düzenli antrenman gerekir. (Regular training is needed to gain strength with the muscles.)

See also: Kaslar, Turkish suffixes -lar/-ler and -la/-le, Turkish instrumental/comitative constructions.