Bilinciyle

Bilinciyle is a Turkish adverb meaning “consciously,” “conscientiously,” or “with awareness.” It describes actions performed with deliberate intention, knowledge of consequences, or moral consideration. The term is formed from bilinç (consciousness, awareness) with the possessive suffix -i, indicating “his/her consciousness,” and the instrumental suffix -yle, meaning “with.” Thus the literal sense is “with his/her consciousness,” but the typical meaning is idiomatic: doing something in a conscious, deliberate, or morally aware manner.

Usage and nuance: Bilinciyle is commonly used in formal or literary Turkish to emphasize intentionality or ethical awareness behind an action. It can contrast with actions done unconsciously (bilinçsizce) or passively, and it often carries a sense of responsibility or deliberate choice. In everyday speech, speakers may also say bilinçli olarak, but bilinciyle adds a compact, stylistic nuance that foregrounds awareness.

Grammatical notes: As an adverb, bilinciyle modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. It can appear with verbs of decision, action, or articulation, such as hareket etmek, karar vermek, açıklama yapmak, often forming phrases like “bilinciyle hareket etti” or “bilinciyle verdiği karar.”

See also: bilinç, bilinçli, bilinçsiz, farkındalık.