Istiyorlar

Istiyorlar iş Turkish, the third person plural present continuous form of the verb istemek, meaning "to want." It can be translated as "they want" or, in many contexts, "they are wanting." In Turkish, the present continuous form is widely used for current or ongoing states as well as for general statements about wishes or desires.

Formation and grammar: Istiyorlar is built from the verb istemek (to want) with the present progressive suffix -iyor and the plural subject suffix -lar. The person and number are indicated by the final suffix: -lar marks they. The form can take objects or clauses following it, e.g., istiyorlar bir adaletli çözüm, they want a fair solution. Turkish often uses istiyorlar with a külli clause introduced by ki to express that someone wants something to happen, such as istiyorlar ki herkes güvenli olsun (they want everyone to be safe).

Usage notes: Istiyorlar typically conveys a current or ongoing sense of wanting. It is common in reporting what a group desires, in negotiations, media statements, or everyday conversation. The verb is often negated with istemiyorlar meaning “they do not want.” Related forms cover all persons and tenses for istemek, such as istiyoruz (we want), istiyorsunuz (you want), or istediler (they asked/wished in the past). Turkish does not distinguish a separate present simple for stative desires; istiyorlar commonly serves that function in practical use.

Examples:

- Onlar daha çok özgürlük istiyorlar. (They want more freedom.)

- Öğrenciler sınavdan iyi notlar istiyorlar. (The students want good grades on the exam.)

- Hükümet gelecek yıl daha stabil bir büyüme istiyorlar. (The government wants more stable growth next year.)