Clauses of necessity (icap eden)

The "icap eden" Relative Clause

When dealing with bureaucratic or formal matters, you often need to refer to actions you "must" take or documents you "are required to" handle. To build this type of formal relative clause, Turkish pairs a verbal noun with the phrase icap eden (which is necessitated / which is required).

To form this structure:

• Start with the verb stem and add the verbal noun suffix (-mA).
• Add a possessive suffix to show who is required to perform the action (-m for me, -nız for you, etc.).
• Follow with the phrase icap eden.
• Place the target noun being described at the very end.

Official Authorities and Paperwork

This phrasing is essential when discussing mandatory documentation or dealing with an official makam (authority). Notice how the entire clause acts as a giant adjective modifying the noun.

Third-Person and Plural Requirements

The possessive suffix attached to the verbal noun changes depending on whose obligation it is. For "he/she/it", use -sı or -si. For "they", use -ları or -leri.

Adding Case Endings

Because the target noun sits at the very end of the structure, it will take any case endings required by its role in the broader sentence. For example, if the required document is the specific direct object of the main verb, it must take the accusative case suffix.