önleyerek

Önleyerek is a Turkish verb suffix used to form the adverbial participle of certain verbs. It indicates that an action is performed by preventing or stopping something else from happening. The suffix is typically attached to the verb stem.

For example, in the sentence "Çocuklar gürültü yapmadan ders çalıştılar," the verb "yapmak" (to do/make) is modified by the suffix "madan." This translates to "The children studied without making noise." Here, "yapmadan" signifies the act of studying *without* the occurrence of making noise.

The suffix "-erek/-arak" is also a common adverbial participle suffix in Turkish, but "önleyerek" specifically implies a sense of prevention or inhibition. It is often used in contexts where one action is taken to counteract or avert another. The exact form of the suffix, either "-erek" or "-arak," depends on the vowel harmony of the verb stem it is attached to.

Understanding "önleyerek" is crucial for grasping nuanced meanings in Turkish, particularly when describing simultaneous actions where one is the cause of the other's absence. It highlights a proactive or defensive stance within the action described.