tepkiyi

Tepkiyi is the Turkish noun tepkı in the accusative case, used to denote “the reaction” or “the response” as a direct object in a sentence. It is not a distinct term with a separate definition on its own; rather, it is the definite form of tepki designed to be acted upon by a verb.

Tepki can refer to a range of meanings depending on context. It covers an individual’s emotional or cognitive response to an event, statement, or action, as well as a public or collective reaction such as disapproval, criticism, or protest. In media and political discourse, tepkiler (reactions) and tepkilerinin size or intensity are commonly discussed. In everyday language, tepkiyi may appear when a speaker specifies the particular reaction under consideration.

Grammar and usage notes: Tepkiyi appears as the direct object when the verb governs a concrete reaction. Common constructions include tepkiyi göstermek (to show the reaction), tepkiyi almak (to receive the reaction), and tepkiyi ölçmek (to gauge the reaction). The plural form tepkiler is used for multiple reactions, and possessive forms such as tepkisini or tepkilerinde express whose reaction or which reactions are involved. While tepkiyi is the definite form, other case forms of tepki (tepkiye, tepkinin, etc.) serve different grammatical roles.

Translations and related terms: Tepki translates most directly as “reaction” or “response” in English, with nuances of emotional, social, or public backlash. Related concepts include karşılık (counterpart), yanıt (answer/response), and tepki gösterme (showing a reaction).

See also: tepki (general article on the word), reaksiyon (loanword equivalent), eleştiri and kınama (related forms of negative response).