merkezinin

Merkezinin is a Turkish possessive-genitive form meaning “of the center” or “the center’s.” It is derived from the noun merkez (center, hub, headquarters) and is used to indicate possession or belonging in a phrase referring to something that belongs to or is associated with a center, such as an organization, city center, or administrative unit.

Morphology and formation: In Turkish, merkezinin is formed by adding the genitive suffix to merkez and then the third-person possessive suffix, producing the sequence that yields merkezinin. The result is typically used to express ownership or association with the center in question. The form can be encountered in formal or written Turkish, where precise possession is emphasized. In some contexts, Turkish also allows the shorter construction merkezin to indicate “the center’s” or “of the center,” depending on emphasis and syntax; merkezinin is more explicit about possession.

Usage: Merkezinin appears in sentences that describe something belonging to or controlled by a center. Examples include: Merkezinin kararı açıklandı (The center’s decision was announced). Merkezinin bütçesi onaylandı (The center’s budget was approved). It can refer to various types of centers, such as a government center, a corporate headquarters, or a geographic city center, depending on context. The term is neutral and commonly used in news, reports, and formal writing to specify possession.

See also: merkez (center), merkez bankası (central bank), kurumsal merkez (corporate headquarters). Turkish possessive and genitive constructions are relevant for understanding merkezinin and similar forms in Turkish syntax.