kategorilere

Kategorilere is a Turkish grammatical form that functions as the dative plural of kategoriler (categories). It translates roughly as “to the categories” or “for the categories” and is used in sentences where the noun serves as a destination, recipient, or compass for action. It also appears in phrases such as kategorilere göre, meaning “according to the categories.”

Formation and usage: The base noun kategori means “category.” To form plural, Turkish adds the suffix -ler, giving kategoriler (categories). The dative suffix -e, which follows vowel harmony rules, is then attached to yield kategorilere, meaning “to the categories.” The form is not a separate concept on its own but a grammatical inflection used with verbs and constructions that require a dative object or indicate direction toward categories.

Examples:

- Veriler kategorilere ayrıldı. (The data were divided into categories.)

- Kategorilere göre analiz yapıyoruz. (We are performing the analysis according to the categories.)

- Bu sınıflandırma, kategorilere göre yapılmıştır. (This classification has been done according to the categories.)

Notes: Kategorilere is primarily a function of Turkish morphology and syntax rather than a standalone lexical item. It is commonly encountered in academic, statistical, and organizational texts where categorization or classification is discussed.

See also: Turkish grammar, Turkish suffixes, dative case, plurality in Turkish.