ülkedeki

Ülkedeki is a Turkish adjective formed from ülke (country) with the locative suffix -de and the relative/derivational suffix -ki. The combination yields a modifier meaning “in the country” or “the one located in the country.” It is used to specify place or context within a given country and can refer to people, institutions, situations, or things that exist in that country. In practice, it precedes a noun to mark location or context, similar to saying “the country’s X” in English, though Turkish often uses different possessive constructions when focusing on ownership rather than location.

Usage examples illustrate its meaning:

- Ülkedeki ekonomik durum giderek kötüleşti. (The economic situation in the country deteriorated.)

- Ülkedeki insanlar genelde misafirperverdir. (The people in the country are generally hospitable.)

- Ülkedeki hükümet politikaları değişti. (The government’s policies in the country changed.)

- Ülkedeki sorunlar uluslararası kaygılara yol açtı. (The problems in the country caused international concerns.)

Notes on form: the suffixes can change with number and case, for example ülkelerdeki for “in the countries.” For expressing possession rather than location, Turkish typically uses ülkenin X (the country’s X) rather than ülkedeki X.