Geçerli

Geçerli is a Turkish adjective meaning valid, in force, applicable, or current. It is used to describe documents, rules, licenses, conditions, or statuses that are recognized as legitimate or enforceable at a given time. The opposite form is geçersiz, meaning invalid or void. In many contexts, geçerli emphasizes legal or practical effectiveness rather than mere existence.

In usage, geçerli typically precedes a noun when describing something as acceptable or in force. Examples include geçerli kimlik belgesi (valid identity document), geçerli yasa (in-force law), and geçerli bir adres (a current address). It can also be used predicatively: Belge şu anda geçerlidir (The document is currently valid). The related noun geçerlilik refers to the concept of validity, applicability, or legal force, as in geçerlilik süresi (validity period) or geçerlilik tarihi (expiration date).

In administrative and legal language, geçerlilik and its variations appear in terms such as mevzuatın geçerliliği (the validity of the legislation) and geçerlilik kontrolü (validity check). In everyday Turkish, the word is common in contexts involving identification, certificates, qualifications, and time-bound permissions. Synonyms in Turkish include yürürlükte, mevcut, and uygun, depending on nuance. Overall, geçerli denotes that something is acceptable, enforceable, and currently applicable within its intended scope.