ölçmez

ölçmez is a Turkish verb form that appears as the present simple negative of the verb ölçmek, meaning to measure, gauge, or assess. It literally translates to “does not measure” and is used with third-person singular subjects, as in o ölçmez (“he/she/it does not measure”). In Turkish, negation in the simple present is formed by adding the suffix -mez (with regular phonological adjustments), so ölçmez follows standard conjugation patterns without irregular spelling changes.

The word can be used literally to describe someone or something that fails to measure a quantity or dimension. It can also be used figuratively to indicate that someone does not adequately assess factors before acting, conveying a sense of acting without sufficient consideration or due diligence.

When capitalized as Ölçmez, it is sometimes encountered as a surname in Turkish-speaking contexts. As a surname, it is relatively uncommon and does not carry a distinct meaning beyond its use as a family name. The form may also appear in literature or journalism as part of dialogue or narration.

Related terms include ölçmek (to measure, to judge), ölçüsüz (unmeasured, immoderate), and ölçüm (measurement).