mekânda

Mekânda is the locative form of the Turkish noun mekân, meaning a place, space, or location. The form expresses that something occurs at or within a particular place. It is created by adding the locative suffix -da (-de) to mekân, with the circumflex on â indicating a long vowel. In modern Turkish, the common spelling in everyday use is mekânda, while mekanda (without the circumflex) may appear in less formal writing.

Etymology and orthography: mekân derives from the Arabic makān, meaning place, and entered Turkish via Ottoman Turkish. The locative combination with mekân yields mekânda, reflecting both semantic meaning and historical phonology. Some texts may present mekanda as an alternative orthography, though mekânda is widely preferred in formal and published Turkish.

Usage and semantics: mekânda is used to indicate the location where an action takes place or where something is situated. Examples include literal locations, such as “Toplantı mekânda yapılacak” (The meeting will be held at the venue), and more general references to a setting or scene. The form can combine with possessive suffixes to express “in one’s own place,” as in mekânında (in his/her/its place). As with other Turkish locatives, it answers questions of where.

See also: Turkish grammar, locative case, mekân.