önerdiler

önerdiler is a Turkish verb form that translates to "they recommended" or "they advised." It is the simple past tense form of the verb önermek, meaning "to recommend" or "to suggest," used when the subject is plural.

Morphology and grammar: The verb stem is öner-. In Turkish, past tense is marked with the suffix -di (with vowel harmony), giving önerdi. To indicate a plural subject, the suffix -ler is added, yielding önerdiler. Thus, the form combines past tense with third-person plural agreement to express a completed action by they.

Usage: Önerdiler is commonly found in narratives, reports, and conversations to indicate that a group made recommendations in the past. It can take a direct object, as in "Toplantıda onlar bir planı önerdiler" (In the meeting, they proposed a plan). It contrasts with "önerdi" (he/she/it recommended) and with the noun "öneri," which means a recommendation or suggestion.

related terms and notes: The noun "öneri" refers to a recommendation or suggestion, while "öneren" denotes "the one who recommends." Understanding the form "önerdiler" helps distinguish a past tense verb meaning from these related nouns.