Breakdown of Sözleşmeyi ihlal ettiğiniz takdirde yasal işlem başlar.
başlamak
to begin, to start
sözleşme
contract
işlem
procedure / process
ihlal etmek
to breach / to violate
Questions & Answers about Sözleşmeyi ihlal ettiğiniz takdirde yasal işlem başlar.
Why use ettiğiniz takdirde instead of a regular conditional like ihlal ederseniz?
While both mean 'if you breach,' the -dIğI takdirde construction is a formal, bureaucratic alternative. It literally translates to 'in the event of your breaching.' It is highly common in contracts, official warnings, and formal rules.
How is ettiğiniz formed?
It starts with et (the root of etmek). We add the participle suffix -dik, turning it into a noun-like word. Then comes the 2nd person plural possessive -iniz to mean 'your.' The k in -dik softens to ğ because it is sandwiched between vowels, giving us ettiğiniz.
Why does the sentence use the aorist tense for başlar rather than the future tense başlayacak?
The aorist (-ar) is the best choice here because it expresses a general rule, standard procedure, or automatic consequence. It conveys that 'as a rule, legal action starts,' rather than just a one-off future event.
Why does sözleşme take the -(y)i suffix?