yükümlüdür

Yükümlüdür is a Turkish predicative form meaning is obliged or is responsible. It functions as the third-person singular present tense form of the predication built from the adjective yükümlü (obligated, responsible) or the verb phrase yükümlü olmak (to be obligated). The word expresses a state of obligation or duty assigned to a person or entity, often in legal, administrative, or formal contexts.

Etymology and morphology: yükümlüdür derives from yükümlü with the copular suffix -dür (a form of the verb olmak used to express a state in the present). The root yükümlü itself comes from yüküm (load, burden) with the suffix -lü, giving the sense of carrying a burden or duty. The term thus evolved to denote moral, legal, or contractual obligations.

Usage: Yükümlüdür is commonly used in formal language to indicate duties, responsibilities, or liabilities. It appears in contracts, regulations, official communications, and legal texts. It can refer to individuals, organizations, or institutions required to fulfill certain obligations.

Related terms: Yükümlülük (obligation, liability), yükümlü olmak (to be obligated), sorumlu (responsible, liable). While yükümlüdür emphasizes a state of having an obligation, sorumlu highlights accountability or responsibility for actions.

Examples: Çalışanlar, iş güvenliği mevzuatına uymakla yükümlüdür. Bu sözleşmeye taraf olan taraflar yükümlüdür. Kanun, bu durumlarda şirketleri belirli yükümlülüklere tabi tutar.

See also: Turkish copula usage with -dır/-dir/-dur/-dür forms to express present-state predicates.