çiyor

çiyor is a Turkish verb suffix indicating the present continuous tense. It is attached to a verb stem to denote an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. For example, the verb stem "gel" means "to come," and when the suffix "iyor" is added, "geliyor" means "he/she/it is coming." The vowel harmony rules of Turkish dictate the exact form of the suffix, which can be -iyor, -üyor, -uyor, or -üyor depending on the preceding vowel.

This suffix is one of the most frequently used verb endings in Turkish. Its presence clearly signifies ongoing action, distinguishing it from other tenses like the simple present or future. It is a fundamental element for constructing grammatically correct and temporally accurate sentences in spoken and written Turkish. Understanding and correctly applying çiyor is essential for learners of the language to express present events effectively. The suffix itself is a clear indicator of the immediate, unfolding nature of an action.