süreyi

Süreyi is the accusative singular form of the Turkish noun süre, which means duration or the length of time. In Turkish grammar, süre denotes a span of time, and when the duration is the object of a transitive verb, the form becomes süreyi. The accusative form often involves a linking consonant -y- between the stem and the final vowel, resulting in süreyi.

Usage and meaning: Süre focuses on the length of time rather than on clock time or moment-by-moment events. It is common in both everyday language and formal contexts to discuss durations, timeframes, and deadlines. Phrases built with süre include bir süre (a while), kısa süreli (short-term), and uzun süre (for a long time). Verbs that commonly take a duration as their object include uzatmak (to extend) and kısaltmak (to shorten), as in süreyi uzatmak veya süreyi kısaltmak.

Grammar and notes: Turkish uses cases to mark the function of a noun in a sentence. The form süreyi specifically marks the direct object in sentences where the duration is what is affected by the action. The noun’s meaning is close to but not always interchangeable with zaman, which more broadly means time or moment rather than a precise span.

See also: time, duration, Turkish grammar, z amin.