This is the 13179th most frequent Turkish word.
katılmadıklarını
"Katılmadıklarını" means "that they did not participate" or "that they did not agree."
The word 'katılmadıklarını' in this sentence functions as an embedded clause stating the action of not attending within the broader context of what was learned.
Biz onların toplantıya katılmadıklarını öğrendik.
We learned that they didn't attend the meeting.
Here, 'katılmadıklarını' represents a disagreement or non-alignment with an opinion, showing how the term adapts to various contexts.
Arkadaşlarının fikrine katılmadıklarını açıkça ifade ettiler.
They clearly expressed that they didn't agree with their friend's opinion.
In this example, 'katılmadıklarını' conveys non-approval or non-acceptance regarding a decision, exemplifying its application to abstract concepts.