sözel

Sözel is a Turkish adjective meaning verbal, spoken, or oral. It is derived from söz, meaning word or speech, and the suffix -el, which forms terms relating to a particular domain. In Turkish, sözel is used to describe things connected with spoken language or verbal communication.

Common uses include verbal skills and spoken-language contexts as well as exam components. For example, sözel iletişim refers to verbal communication, and sözel beceriler denote verbal or language-related abilities. In educational settings in Turkey, the term often appears in phrases like sözel puan türü to indicate a test type that emphasizes language and social sciences, in contrast to sayısal (numerical) types that focus on mathematics and science. In everyday language, phrases such as sözel sınav appear, though the more colloquial form sözlü sınav is also widely used; preferences can vary by region or institution.

In linguistic and academic contexts, sözel relates to speech-based aspects of language and to activities centered on spoken expression. It can be used in compound terms describing verbal methods, oral presentations, and other speech-related disciplines. While closely related to the more commonly used sözlü, the exact usage of sözel versus sözlü can differ across regions and formal texts. Overall, sözel functions as a formal, technical term for verbal or spoken dimensions within Turkish.