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
Usage and semantics: mekânda is used to indicate the location where an action takes place or where