Bahsedilir

Bahsedilir is a Turkish verb form in the passive voice derived from bahsetmek, meaning to mention or to talk about. It translates as “is mentioned” or “is talked about,” and is used to indicate that something appears in discourse without specifying who mentions it.

Morphology and grammar: bahsedilir is formed from the verb root bahset- with the passive suffix -il- and the present tense suffix -ir, yielding the present simple passive. Turkish allows the passive voice to be used with inanimate and abstract subjects, often with indefinite agents. In sentences, the subject is typically the thing that is mentioned, while the doer remains unnamed.

Usage: bahsedilir is common in formal, academic, or encyclopedic Turkish, where statements describe what is commonly stated in sources or discussions. It is used to convey general acceptance or recurring reference without attributing the claim to a specific source. The form contrasts with active constructions like bahseder (he mentions) and with other passive forms such as bahsedildi (was mentioned) or bahsedilecektir (will be mentioned).

Examples:

- Bu konu hakkında pek çok kez bahsedilir. (This topic is mentioned many times.)

- Kaynaklarda bu olay sık sık bahsedilir. (In sources, this event is often mentioned.)

- Tarifte bu ayrıntı hemen hemen her metinde bahsedilir. (In the specification, this detail is mentioned in almost every text.)

Related forms: bahsetmek (to mention), bahseder (he mentions), bahsedildi (was mentioned), bahsedilecek (will be mentioned), bahseden (one who mentions). Bahsedilir often appears in analytical or descriptive writing to reference what is commonly said about a subject.