-ması ilə bağlı
Issue-related Nominalization
Use -ması ilə bağlı to frame a specific action or event as the reason or subject of a formal discussion, report, or decision. It translates to 'regarding,' 'in connection with,' or 'due to the fact of.'
How It Works
The construction -ması ilə bağlı is a high-level nominalization used to establish a logical or causal link between an event and a subsequent action.
1. Structure:
- Genitive Subject: The person or thing performing the action must take the genitive case suffix (e.g., şirkətin...).
- Verb Stem + -ma/-mə: Creates the verbal noun (e.g., gəlmə).
- Possessive Suffix: Usually the 3rd person singular -(s)ı/-(s)i/-(s)u/-(s)ü (e.g., gəlməsi). While the 3rd person is standard for general events, the suffix can change to reflect the specific person performing the action (e.g., gəlməmlə bağlı - regarding my coming).
- Postposition: The words ilə bağlı follow the nominalized verb. Note that if the suffix form -la/-lə is used instead of the full word ilə, it requires a buffer 'y' (e.g., gəlməsiylə bağlı), not the buffer 'n' typically associated with case endings.
2. Usage & Nuance:
While it can often be translated as 'because,' its primary function is thematic. It sets the stage by identifying the specific event that triggered the rest of the sentence. It is more specific than haqqında (about), as it implies a direct connection or consequence rather than just a general topic.
3. Register:
This is a hallmark of formal Azerbaijani. You will encounter it constantly in news headlines, official government statements, and academic writing. In casual speech, speakers usually prefer simpler forms like üçün or görə.
Examples (4)
- Yeni qanunun qəbul edilməsi ilə bağlı müzakirələr davam edir.
Discussions regarding the adoption of the new law are continuing.
Word by Word: New law-of adoption being-done-its with connected discussions continuing is.
Here, the adoption of the law is the specific topic that the discussions are 'connected with.'
- Səfirin ölkəyə gəlməsi ilə bağlı rəsmi bəyanat yayıldı.
An official statement was released in connection with the ambassador's arrival in the country.
Word by Word: Ambassador-of country-to coming-his with connected official statement was-spread.
The arrival is the catalyst for the official statement.
- Texniki nasazlığın yaranması ilə bağlı qatarın hərəkəti dayandırılıb.
The train's movement has been suspended due to the occurrence of a technical fault.
Word by Word: Technical fault-of occurring-its with connected train-of movement has-been-stopped.
In this context, the pattern functions as a formal way to state a reason (the technical fault).
- İmtahanın vaxtının dəyişdirilməsi ilə bağlı tələbələrə məlumat verildi.
Information was given to the students regarding the changing of the exam time.
Word by Word: Exam-of time-of being-changed-its with connected students-to information was-given.
This shows a typical administrative use where an event (changing the time) is the subject of the information.
Common Mistakes
Using case suffixes (like dative or accusative) before 'ilə bağlı'.
Gəlməsini ilə bağlı danışdıq.Gəlməsi ilə bağlı danışdıq.The postposition 'ilə' follows the nominative/possessive form of the noun. You should not add the accusative '-ni' or dative '-nə' suffixes to the verbal noun here.
Choosing 'haqqında' when you mean the event itself happening.
Different MeaningQəza haqqında araşdırma aparılır.Qəzanın baş verməsi ilə bağlı araşdırma aparılır.'Qəza haqqında araşdırma aparılır' is a good sentence: an investigation is held about the accident. '-ması ilə bağlı' points to the event itself, 'in connection with the accident happening', a common style in official reports. Both are correct, so choose by what you want to say.
How It Connects
Learn This First
The pattern '-ması ilə bağlı' is a complex nominal construction. It requires knowledge of how to turn a verb into a noun using the verbal noun suffix '-ma/-mə' combined with the third-person possessive suffix. Additionally, it utilizes the postposition 'ilə' (with) and the adjective 'bağlı' (tied/related) to create a phrase meaning 'related to [the act of] doing something'.
- -ma/-mə + Possessive EndingPossessed Verbal Noun
The pattern uses the possessed verbal noun (-ması/-məsi) as its core component to nominalize the event.
Level 5 - ilə/-la/-ləComitative and Instrumental Ilə
The postposition 'ilə' (or its clitic form) is used here to link the nominalized event to the concept of connection or relation.
Level 2
Related Patterns
- -ma/-mə (hərəkət adı)Action Noun with -ma
This is the base verbal noun form used to build the construction.
Level 4 - -(s)ı/-(s)i/-(s)u/-(s)üThird Person Singular Possessive Suffix
The third-person possessive suffix is required to nominalize the action before 'ilə bağlı'.
Level 1 - haqqında/barəsindəAbout with Haqqında or Barəsində
A less specific way to say 'about,' whereas '-ması ilə bağlı' emphasizes a direct connection or reason.
Level 2 - görəReason or Viewpoint with Görə
A simpler way to express 'because of' or 'according to' in less formal speech.
Level 2 - -ması nəticəsindəResult of a Nominalized Event
A similar formal nominalization that specifically emphasizes the 'result' of an action.
Level 5
Words in This Pattern
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