kaybetmeyebilir

Kaybetmeyabilir is a Turkish verb form used to express the possibility that someone or something might not lose. It is built from the verb kaybetmek (to lose) with the negation particle me- and the potential suffix -ebilir, with a linking vowel inserted as needed. The resulting meaning is roughly “may not lose” or “might not lose,” indicating uncertainty about the outcome rather than a definite event.

Usage and nuance: The form is used in speculative contexts about outcomes, such as sports, business, or personal decisions. It signals that a loss is not certain and that the result remains open to change. The construction follows standard Turkish mood and modality patterns, with subject agreement reflected in person and number as in other verb forms.

Examples:

- Bu maçta rakip çok güçlü, o kaybetmeyebilir. (In this match the opponent is strong; he may not lose.)

- Önlemler alınırsa şirket kaybetmeyebilir. (If precautions are taken, the company may not incur losses.)

- Kaybetmeyebilirim. (I may not lose.)

Notes: The negative potential form has variations for different subjects: kaybetmeyebilirim, kaybetmeyebilirsin, kaybetmeyebilir, kaybetmeyebiliriz, kaybetmeyebilirler. The exact segmentation of morphemes can vary by grammar description, but the core idea remains the same: it expresses a non-guaranteed, possible outcome rather than an assured one.