Köken (Roots)

In linguistics, "köken" (or "roots") refer to the fundamental part of a word that carries its core meaning. It is the base element from which related words are formed, often without additional prefixes or suffixes. For example, in the word "kitapçı" (bookseller), the root "kitap" means "book." Roots are essential for understanding the origin and core concept of words, serving as the foundation for building more complex terms through affixes and grammatical changes. Recognizing roots helps in grasping the vocabulary's structure and how words are interconnected within a language.