Asıl amaç, sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmaktır.

Breakdown of Asıl amaç, sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmaktır.

ulaşmak
to reach
başarı
the success
amaç
the goal
-ya
to
sürdürülebilir
sustainable
asıl
main
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Questions & Answers about Asıl amaç, sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmaktır.

What does asıl mean in this sentence?
Asıl here is an adjective meaning “main” or “primary.” It emphasizes that this goal is the foremost or most important one.
Why is there a comma after amaç?
The comma separates the topic (Asıl amaç) from the predicate (sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmaktır). In written Turkish it’s common to insert a comma when you introduce a subject or topic phrase, especially in formal statements, to improve clarity and pacing.
What does the ending -maktır do in ulaşmaktır?

The form -maktır is made of:
• the infinitive suffix -mak / -mek, plus
• the copula -tır / -tir (with vowel harmony).
Together they create a nominalized verb meaning “to do X is…” or “the act of X is…”. In English we’d translate “Asıl amaç … ulaşmaktır” as “The main goal is to achieve ….” This structure is very common in formal or written Turkish when defining objectives, rules, etc.

How is sürdürülebilir formed? Can I see the suffix breakdown?

Sürdürülebilir = sürdür (to maintain) + -(ü)l- (passive marker) + -ebil- (ability/possibility) + -ir (present-tense/adjective-forming).
Put simply, it literally means “that which can be maintained,” i.e. “sustainable.”

Why is başarıya in the dative case (-ya)?
The verb ulaşmak (to reach) requires its object in the dative case. In Turkish, when you “reach” or “arrive at” something, you mark it with -a/-e. Hence başarı (success) becomes başarıya (“to success”).
Can I omit -tır and just say …ulaşmak?

You can, but you’ll need to adjust the sentence slightly. As a standalone full sentence, Asıl amaç sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmaktır uses -maktır to complete the predicate. If you drop -tır, you’d normally introduce a possessive subject, for example:
“Asıl amacımız sürdürülebilir başarıya ulaşmak.”
Here amacımız (“our goal”) makes it clear who’s speaking, so the copula on the infinitive isn’t needed. In impersonal, formal statements you keep -maktır.

Could I use a synonym like erişmek or elde etmek instead of ulaşmak?

Yes. All three verbs can express “achieve” or “reach,” but with slight nuances:
ulaşmak = to reach or arrive at something (dative case)
erişmek = very close to “ulaşmak,” also takes dative
elde etmek = to obtain or acquire something (accusative case)
So you could say:
“Asıl amaç sürdürülebilir başarıya erişmektir.”
“Asıl amaç sürdürülebilir başarıyı elde etmektir.”
Each is correct; choose based on the nuance you want.