sürdürmeyi

Sürdürmeyi is a Turkish verbal noun (isim-fiil) formed from the verb sürdürmek, which means to continue, maintain, or sustain. The form denotes the act of sustaining or preserving something and is used as a noun in sentences. Like other isim-fiiller, sürdürmeyi can function as an object or as part of a larger verbal phrase, and its meaning depends on context.

Grammar and usage: Sürdürmeyi is created by adding the infinitive suffix -meyi to the verb stem sürdürmek. It behaves as a verbal noun and can take case endings or be used with other verbs to express intention, purpose, or evaluation of ongoing action. In Turkish, it is commonly found with verbs such as başarmak (to succeed), planlamak (to plan), or istemek (to want). It often appears in formal or written Turkish to discuss continuity or maintenance.

Examples:

- Sürdürmeyi başarmak için sabır gerekir. (Patience is required to succeed in sustaining it.)

- Gelişimini sürdürmeyi planlıyoruz. (We plan to continue its development.)

- Bütçe kısıtlamaları sürdürmeyi zorlaştırabilir. (Budget constraints can make it harder to sustain it.)

Notes: Sürdürmeyi is part of Turkish grammar’s isim-fiiller category, used to nominalize actions and connect them to other verbs or clauses. Its exact nuance—continuation, maintenance, or prolongation—depends on context and related words in the sentence.