seçip

Seçip is a non-finite verb form in Turkish, derived from the verb seçmek, which means to choose or to select. It is the conjunction participle form formed with the suffix -ip, used to connect two verbs or clauses. The sense conveyed by seçip is that the action of choosing occurs prior to or in close relation to the action in the main clause. In effect, seçip can translate to “choosing” or “having chosen,” and it often yields a concise, sequential relation between actions.

Formation and morphology: seçip is built from the verb stem seç- plus the -ip suffix, producing a single word that introduces a subordinate, participial clause. The form is invariant for Turkish phonology and does not require changes for person or tense; the tense or mood is carried by the main clause verb. The construction can appear before or after the main clause, depending on emphasis and style.

Usage: The -ip participle is common in written Turkish and in formal narration, providing a compact way to link actions performed by the same subject. It is especially frequent in descriptive or narrative passages, where it helps avoid repeating conjunctions like ve (and). It often indicates that the choosing action is completed before the next action described in the main clause, but the exact relation is determined by context.

Examples:

- O en uygun gördüğü adayları seçip projeyi sundu. (He chose the most suitable candidates and presented the project.)

- Bir karar verdikten sonra, gerekli işleri seçip yürürlüğe koydu. (After making a decision, he selected the necessary tasks and implemented them.)

See also: Turkish grammar, -ip conjunction participle.