mekanlarda

Mekânlarda is a Turkish word formed from the noun mekân, meaning place, space, or venue, combined with the plural suffix -lar and the locative suffix -da, resulting in mekanlar + da = mekanlarda. The phrase translates to “in the places” or “in venues,” indicating location within multiple places.

In usage, mekanlarda refers to physical locations where actions occur or are observed, such as buildings, rooms, or outdoor areas, but it can also be used more broadly to denote spaces in a metaphorical or organizational sense. It often appears in descriptive or narrative contexts, for example to discuss safety measures, events, or activities conducted within various spaces. Example sentences include: Toplantılar mekanlarda yapıldı (Meetings were held in the venues), ve konserler mekanlarda düzenlendi (and the concerts were organized at the venues).

Morphologically, Turkish locative plural forms are created by taking the plural -lar (or -ler after a consonant harmony) and adding the locative -da (or -de after vowel harmony). For mekânlar, the combination yields mekanlarda. This inflection pattern is part of Turkish case and number marking and is used with both concrete and abstract references to location. The singular locative form is mekanda (in the place), while the plural locative is mekanlarda (in the places).

The word mekân itself is of Turkish origin, ultimately traceable to Arabic makān, meaning place. In modern Turkish, mekân has a wide range of senses—from a physical locale to a more abstract space of activity, making mekanlarda a versatile locative expression for discussions of spaces and locations.