kiralamaya

Kiralamaya is a Turkish verbal form derived from the verb kiralamak, meaning “to rent.” It is the non-finite, infinitive-like form used to introduce dependent clauses after verbs that govern an infinitive and to express purpose or intention. The form is created by taking the verbal noun kiralama (the act of renting) and adding the dative suffix -ya, producing kiralamaya. In practice, this construction functions like an infinitive and is not a standalone finite verb.

Usage in Turkish grammar is common in sentences where one verb governs another action. Kiralamaya often appears in combinations with verbs of decision, plan, attempt, or intention. For example: “Bu evi kiralamaya karar verdik” translates as “We decided to rent this house.” “Ev almak için kiralamaya başlamadan önce araştırma yaptık” would be understood as “Before starting to rent in order to buy a house, we researched.” Another example is “kiralamaya yönelik adımlar atılıyor,” meaning “steps are being taken toward renting.”

Relation to related forms: kiralamak is the bare verb form “to rent”; kiralama is the noun meaning “the rental” or “the act of renting.” Kiralamaya is the non-finite form used with other verbs to express intentions, plans, or purposes and cannot function as a standalone finite clause.

In Turkish, kiralamaya thus functions as a versatile infinitive-like form for constructing complex verb chains around the concept of renting.