Istenilen

İstenilen is a Turkish adjective derived from the verb istemek, which means to want or to desire. It translates roughly as "desired" or "wanted" and is used to describe something that is sought after, requested, or hoped for. The term is common in formal, administrative, and literary Turkish, but also appears in everyday language when emphasizing a particular outcome or item.

Grammatical notes: Istenilen is formed with the past participle suffix -ilen, giving a sense of passive action related to desire. It functions as an adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies. It is often used with nouns such as sonuç, belge, bilgi, kişi, ve benzeri. In many contexts, synonyms like arzulanan, talep edilen, or beklenen can be used, each carrying subtle nuance: arzulanan emphasizes longing, talep edilen stresses a requirement or request, and beklenen refers to something anticipated.

Usage examples: İstenilen sonuçlara ulaşmak için çalışmalarını sürdürdüler. (They continued their work to achieve the desired results.) İstenilen belgelerin teslim edilmesi gerekiyor. (The documents requested must be submitted.) İstenilen kişiyle görüşme sağlandı. (They met with the desired person.) İstenilen niteliklere sahip bir aday arıyoruz. (We are seeking a candidate with the desired qualifications.)

See also: Turkish participles and adjectives formed from verbs, especially the -ilen/-ılan suffixes, and related shades of meaning with arzulanan, talep edilen, and beklenen.