üniversitedeki

Üniversitedeki is a Turkish compound form that functions as a demonstrative-relative adjective meaning “the one at the university” or “the one located at the university.” It is used to modify a following noun and refers to something associated with or situated within a university.

Morphologically, üniversitedeki is built from the base noun üniversite (university) plus the locative suffix -de, yielding üniversitede (in/at the university). A further suffix -ki is added to form the relative/demonstrative element, producing üniversitedeki. The result is a modifier that can describe a noun, as in üniversitedeki öğrenci (the student at the university) or üniversitedeki bölüm (the department at the university).

Usage and examples illustrate how the term functions in context. Common phrases include üniversitedeki öğrenci (the student at the university), üniversitedeki öğretim üyesi (the faculty member at the university), and üniversitedeki laboratuvar (the laboratory at the university). When used before a noun, the phrase indicates location or affiliation with a specific university rather than a general sense of “university” ownership. In extended discourse, you can combine it with possessive or plural forms, such as üniversitedeki öğrenciler (the students at the university) or Üniversitemizdeki etkinlikler (the events at our university) to specify which institution is involved.

Notes on nuance: the suffix combination emphasizes location within the university rather than a broader institutional possession. The construction is standard in Turkish and can be adapted to refer to any particular university by using the appropriate noun or proper name in place of üniversite.

See also: Turkish postpositional suffixes, Turkish relative clauses, Turkish possessives.