Bilgili

Bilgili is a Turkish adjective meaning well-informed or knowledgeable. It describes a person who possesses knowledge about a subject or who is generally informed. The word is formed from the noun bilgi, meaning knowledge, combined with the suffix -li, which conveys the sense of “having” or “characterized by.”

The term is used across contexts to indicate a positive level of information or understanding. For example, one can say "bilgili bir insan" (a well-informed person) or "O çok bilgili" (He/She is very knowledgeable). It can also modify non-human subjects in a figurative sense, as in "bilgili bir rapor," referring to a report that reflects informed analysis. The connotation is usually neutral to positive, though the perception can depend on context and tone.

Etymologically, bilgili is a derivative of bilgi with the adjectival suffix -li. It is closely related to, but distinct from, bilgin (a scholar or expert) and bilgi (knowledge). Related adjectives include donanımlı (well-equipped or well-trained) and ehil (competent), which convey related ideas of capability and expertise.

In Turkish discourse, bilgili is a common descriptor in education, journalism, and everyday conversation. It emphasizes the presence of information or expertise without specifying the depth or source of the knowledge.