konuda

Konuda is a Turkish adverbial expression formed from the noun konu (topic, subject) plus the locative suffix -da, meaning "in the matter of" or "concerning." It functions to indicate the topic or scope of a statement, question, or discussion.

Grammatically, konuda serves as a prepositional phrase that introduces the subject under consideration. It can connect clauses or appear at the beginning of a sentence to frame what follows. Example sentences include: “Konuda ne düşünüyorsunuz?” (What do you think about this subject?) and “Konuda alınan karar şu anda uygulanıyor.” (The decision made on this matter is currently being implemented.)

Konuda is commonly used in formal and written Turkish, but it also appears in spoken language, especially in administrative, academic, or media contexts. It is one of several ways to refer to a subject, with close substitutes such as konuyla ilgili (related to the topic), konu hakkında (about the topic), and konuya ilişkin (in relation to the topic). The choice among these forms can reflect nuance and tone.

Variants and related forms include konudaki (in the subject/matter), konudaki gelişmeler (developments in the matter), and konuyla ilgili olarak (with regard to the topic). These forms share the same root and are part of a broader set of expressions used to delimit discussion to a particular subject.

See also: Turkish grammar, Turkish prepositions and postpositions, konu, -da suffix.