Turkish grammar: Amaç-sonuç bağlaçlarıyla cümle yapıları

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'amaç-sonuç bağlaçları' are conjunctions and structures used to express purpose (why something is done) and result (what happens as a result). They help connect two clauses to show intention or outcome.

When to use it

Use these forms in Turkish when you want to explain the reason for an action (purpose) or the result of an action (result). They are common in both spoken and written Turkish to make sentences more complex and meaningful.

Key forms

• -mek/-mak için (to, in order to)
• -mek/-mak amacıyla (with the aim of)
• -mek/-mak üzere (so as to)
• diye (so that)
• -den dolayı, -den ötürü (because of, due to)

Examples

Tips

• Remember to use the verb root plus -mek/-mak for most purpose clauses.
• Do not confuse 'için' (for) with 'içinde' (inside); they have different meanings.
• 'Diye' is used after the verb root and often expresses purpose, especially with verbs like 'söylemek', 'yazmak', or 'yapmak'.