kullanma

Kullanma is a Turkish noun derived from the verb kullanmak, meaning the act of using or the use of something. It is used to refer to the act of employing an object, method, or resource, and appears in everyday language as well as in technical or formal contexts such as manuals and guidelines.

In Turkish, two common nominalizations of the verb kullan- are kullanma and kullanım. Both refer to the idea of use, but they carry slightly different nuances. Kullanma often emphasizes the act itself or a specific instance of use and tends to appear in everyday speech and compound expressions such as kullanma talimatı (instructions for use) or kullanma hatası (misuse). Kullanım is more widely used to denote use, utilization, or the concept of how something is employed, and it is common in technical, administrative, or legal contexts, for example kullanım süresi (usage duration) or güvenli kullanım (safe use).

Kullanma appears in a range of collocations linked to products and processes. Kılavuz ve talimat bağlamında kullanma talimatı or kullanma kılavuzu are standard phrases for guidance on how to operate a device, while medicine and consumer goods often refer to the product’s kullanma süresi or recommended kullanma yöntemi. The term is versatile and adaptable across sectors, preserving a neutral tone suitable for informative writing.

See also: kullanmak, kullanım, kullanıma ilişkin terimler.