Biliyordum

Biliyordum is a Turkish word meaning "I knew it" or "I had known." It is the past tense conjugation of the verb "bilmek," which means "to know." The "-di" suffix indicates the past tense, and the "-m" suffix signifies the first-person singular subject ("I"). The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to express that someone anticipated an event or outcome. For example, if something predicted happens, a person might say "Biliyordum!" to indicate their foresight.

The word's structure is straightforward within Turkish grammar. "Bil-" is the root verb. Adding "-i" creates the stem for the past tense. The "-yor" suffix is the augmentative, often used to form the past continuous tense, but in this context, it combines with "-du" to create the simple past tense, specifically the aorist tense, which can also imply a completed past action. Finally, the "-m" suffix attaches to denote the first-person singular. Therefore, "biliyordum" literally translates to "I was knowing" or "I knew." It is a ubiquitous expression for acknowledging a pre-existing knowledge or expectation.