Word
Ekibin denemekte olduğu yeni antikor kanser genini imha edecek.
Meaning
The new antibody that the team is currently testing will destroy the cancer gene.
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Breakdown of Ekibin denemekte olduğu yeni antikor kanser genini imha edecek.
yeni
new
olmak
to be
denemek
to try / to try on
ekip
team (crew, working group)
Questions & Answers about Ekibin denemekte olduğu yeni antikor kanser genini imha edecek.
How does the relative clause denemekte olduğu break down here?
It combines the verb dene- (to test) with the formal present continuous suffix -mekte, followed by olduğu. The word olduğu is the verb olmak (to be) with the object relative participle -duk and the 3rd person singular possessive suffix -u. Together, they create a formal way to say "that (it) is currently testing", which fits the scientific tone of this sentence perfectly.
Could I just say ekibin denediği yeni antikor instead?
Yes, but the meaning shifts slightly. denediği simply means "that the team tests" or "that the team tested". By using the -mekte olduğu structure instead, the sentence emphasizes that the testing is an ongoing, continuous process happening right now. It also sounds much more formal and academic.
Why is the subject ekip (team) in the genitive case as ekibin?
In Turkish object relative clauses (sentences using -dIk or olduğu to mean "that ..."), the subject of the relative clause must take the genitive (possessive) case. Think of it literally as "The team's currently testing new antibody". Also notice that the final p in ekip softens to a b when the vowel suffix is added.
Why does kanser genini end with -ni?