The Verb De- in the Function of Conjuction in Turkey Turkish

Abstract

One of the most intriguing verbs in Turkish has been the verb -de with its multiple usages ın different periods and lınguistıc domains of Turkish. This study plausibly indicates that the verb -de can be used in different constructions such as in the function of conjunction in Turkey Turkish. The conjunctional function of -de in Turkish has not been listed in grammar books, whereas paraHel conjunctions such as hem . hem and ister ... ister are, to a great extent, se en in all grammar books. The possible reason is that the conjunctional function of the verb -de has not been as strıctly fıxed expressian as the unmarked parallel conjunctions. In spite of this function of the verb -de, the verb itself is not used in its literal meaning in conjunctional sense. However, the conjunctional sense and use of the verb -de should be evaluated with other already fixed unmarked conjunctions as illustrated above.