merakla

Merakla is a Turkish adverb that expresses the manner of an action, roughly translating to “with curiosity,” “curiously,” or “eagerly.” It is used to describe how someone performs a verb, signaling interest, anticipation, or inquisitiveness.

Etymology and form: Merakla is formed from the noun merak (curiosity) plus the instrumental/ comitative suffix -la, which conveys “with” in Turkish. As such, merakla is an adverbial modifier that attaches to verbs to indicate the manner of the action.

Usage notes: Merakla usually carries a neutral to positive nuance, reflecting genuine interest or anticipation rather than anxiety. It appears in a range of contexts—from everyday speech to writing—and is common with verbs of perception, attention, or expectation. Examples include Merakla baktı (he looked at it with curiosity), Merakla dinledi (he listened with interest), and Merakla bekliyorum (I am waiting with curiosity).

Related forms: The noun merak means curiosity, and its related adjective meraklı describes a curious person or a tendency toward curiosity. In noun phrases, merakla frequently coexists with verbs that express perception, anticipation, or study.

See also: Turkish adverbs of manner; merak (curiosity); meraklı (curious person).