Biliniyor

Biliniyor is a Turkish verb form that functions as the present tense passive of bilinmek, the verb meaning “to know.” The form biliniyor is built from the passive stem bilin- with the present continuous suffix -iyor, and it carries no explicit subject; the agent of knowing is typically indicated by a phrase such as tarafından or by the context.

Usage and nuances: Biliniyor is used to express that information, facts, or knowledge are known, often by a general audience or by a stated agent. It is common in journalistic and everyday Turkish to describe widely known information. In more formal or technical contexts, speakers may prefer the related form bilinmektedir, which conveys the same idea with a more formal tone. Biliniyor can be paired with phrases like tarafından (by) or kamuoyunca (by the public) to specify who knows the information.

Examples:

- Bu terimin anlamı çoğu kişi tarafından biliniyor. (The meaning of this term is known by most people.)

- Bu mekanizmanın nasıl çalıştığı şu anda biliniyor. (How this mechanism works is known at present.)

Limitations and related forms: Biliniyor does not inherently specify the knower, leaving the agent implicit or expressed as needed. Related forms include bilinmek (to be known), bilinir (a simple present passive form in some contexts, though biliniyorum forms are less common in everyday use), and bilinmektedir (a formal present passive). The concept is part of a broader Turkish passive-voice system used to report knowledge and facts.