çiftlenir

çiftlenir is a Turkish verb meaning "to be paired" or "to be duplicated." It is derived from the noun çift, meaning "pair" or "couple." The verb is used in various contexts, including biological reproduction, where it refers to the process of gametes combining to form a zygote, or the duplication of genetic material during cell division. In a more general sense, çiftlenir can describe the act of two things being joined together, such as a pair of shoes or a couple of people. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a strong connection or similarity between two entities. The passive voice of the verb is çiftlenmek, meaning "to be paired" or "to be duplicated." The active form, çiftlemek, means "to pair" or "to duplicate." For example, a scientist might study how chromosomes çiftlenir during meiosis, or a couple might çiftlenir their lives together in marriage. The word's versatility allows it to be applied to both literal and figurative pairings.