Consisting of Actions (-maktan ibaret)
To say a routine "consists of" doing something, use the infinitive verb (-mak or -mek) with the ablative case suffix (-tan or -ten, due to consonant mutation after the "k"), followed by ibaret. This structure is perfect for describing highly restrictive or repetitive routines, like monotonous tasks in a call center.
| All my day consists of sitting in the call center. | Bütün günüm çağrı merkezinde oturmaktan ibaret. |
| My whole day consists of answering calls. | Bütün günüm çağrı cevaplamaktan ibaret. |
You can pair this structure with sadece (only / solely) to emphasize how limited the routine is.
| This monotonous job consists solely of listening to problems. | Bu monoton iş, sadece sorun dinlemekten ibaret. |
When listing multiple activities that make up a routine, apply the -maktan or -mekten suffix to each infinitive verb in the list.
| Her routine consists of repeating a monotonous text and complaining. | Onun rutini monoton bir metni yinelemekten ve yakınmaktan ibaret. |
Emphasizing Adjectives and Adverbs
Working in such an environment often leads to frustration. To emphasize an adjective—such as being "extremely" fed up—repeat it with a question particle (mı, mi, mu, or mü) in between.
| The customers are extremely fed up with waiting on the phone. | Müşteriler telefonda beklemekten bıkkın mı bıkkın. |
To complain about an action that happens continuously without a break, use the adverb durmaksızın.
| Was that irritable man complaining continuously yesterday? | Dün o asabi adam durmaksızın yakınıyor muydu? |
You can combine this vocabulary with your new verb structure to complain about actions that make up your entire, non-stop day.
| My day consists of continuously pressing the same key. | Günüm durmaksızın aynı tuşa basmaktan ibaret. |