Kastedilir

Kastedilir is a Turkish verb form that means “is meant” or “is intended.” It is the present passive form of the verb kastedmek, which means to intend, mean, or imply. The form is used to indicate that a statement, action, or object is understood as having a particular intent or meaning, often without naming the actor responsible.

In Turkish, the passive voice is formed by adding a passive marker to the verb stem, and in the present tense this yields forms such as kastedilir. The agent can be introduced with a by-phrase using tarafından, for example, bazıları tarafından kastedilir, meaning “is meant by some people.” The use of the passive emphasizes the intended meaning rather than identifying who intends it.

Usage of kastedilir is common in formal and written Turkish, including academic, legal, and news contexts. It conveys nuance about purpose or implied sense and can soften or generalize attribution. The precise sense depends on context, and the agent of the action is often unspecified unless stated.

Examples:

- Bu sözler, bazıları tarafından hakaret amacıyla kastedilir. (These words are meant as an insult by some people.)

- Bu ifade, eleştiri amacıyla kastedilir. (This expression is meant as criticism.)

See also: kastedmek, kastedilmek.