önlemeye

Önlemeye is a non-finite form of the Turkish verb önlemek, meaning to prevent or to avert. The form is a gerund/verbal noun created with the suffix -meye, and it functions to express the action of preventing in a general, purpose-related, or non-finite construction. As a non-finite form, önlemeye does not bear its own tense or person; it is typically used in combination with finite verbs or within noun phrases to indicate intention or purpose.

Morphology and usage

The base verb önlemek combines with -mek to form the infinitive; with -meye it yields the gerund form önlemeye. This form can denote purpose, similar to the English “in order to prevent,” or act as a nominal element within a larger clause. Turkish speakers frequently use önlemeye to specify actions taken to avoid problems, risks, or damages. For example: Bu sorunu önlemeye çalışıyoruz (We are trying to prevent this problem). Önlemeye yönelik tedbirler almak refers to measures aimed at preventing something. In policy or risk-management contexts, önlemeye is common in statements about planning and implementation.

Relation to related forms

Önlemeye is connected to the noun önleme (prevention) and to other gerundive constructions that express aims or intentions. Unlike a finite verb form, önlemeye does not stand alone as the main predicate; it appears within clauses together with a finite verb, or as part of a noun phrase such as “önlemeye yönelik tedbirler” (measures aimed at preventing).

See also

Prevention in Turkish, önleme, verbs with -meye/ -maya gerund forms, Turkish syntax for non-finite clauses.