kesin

Kesin is a Turkish adjective meaning definite, certain, or conclusive. It is used to convey certainty or finality in statements, decisions, or outcomes. In formal contexts, Kesin appears in expressions such as kesin karar (definite decision) and kesin hüküm (final verdict). In everyday language, it can modify nouns directly, as in kesin bir cevap (a definite answer), or describe the certainty of an event, such as bir sonucun kesinleşmesi (the result becoming definitive). The word also forms verbs related to becoming definite, for example kesinleşmek, meaning to become definite or to be finalized.

As a proper noun, Kesin is also used as a surname and as a place name in Turkey. In Turkish onomastics, it is common for adjectives to serve as surnames, and place names may reflect historical or geographical attributes associated with the term.

Usage notes: Kesin is generally neutral in tone and does not carry positive or negative connotations by itself; the surrounding context determines its overall meaning. It can appear in a range of registers, from everyday speech to formal writing, and is frequently found in legal, administrative, and official documents where certainty or finality is emphasized.

See also: Turkish language, Turkish adjectives, Turkish surnames.