olduundan

Olduğundan is a Turkish grammatical form used to express a causal connection, equivalent to “because of the fact that” or “since.” It introduces a subordinate clause that states the reason for the action described in the main clause. The construction relies on the past tense stem of the verb olmak and the causal suffix -dığından, which marks justification or cause. The resulting form, olduğundan, follows vowel harmony rules and is written with the soft g (ğ) as in standard Turkish orthography.

Usage and style

Olduğundan is common in formal or written Turkish, including news, literature, and official documents. In everyday speech, speakers often replace it with simpler causal conjunctions such as çünkü (because) or nedeniyle (due to). The form is particularly useful for linking statements where the preceding clause establishes a factual basis for what follows.

Examples

Yağmur yağdığından dışarı çıkmadım. (I didn’t go outside because it was raining.)

Aksaklıklar olduğundan teslimat gecikti. (The delivery was delayed since there were problems.)

Notes

While olduğundan is widely understood, its use tends to signal a more formal register. It can be contrasted with çünkü, which is more common in casual conversation. The construction is part of the broader Turkish diğinden family of subordinating forms that express cause or justification.