Kayabilir

Kayabilir is a Turkish verb that means “can slide” or “is able to slip.” It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb kayabilmek, which itself combines kaymak (“to slip, slide, or tumble”) with the auxiliary verb -abilmek (“to be able to”). The construction follows a typical Turkish verb‑forming pattern in which an ability suffix is added to the infinitive of the action verb.

The verb kayabilir is used in everyday Turkish speech and writing to describe the capability or potential for sliding, whether in literal physical contexts such as on ice, in water, or while walking on slick surfaces, or in metaphorical contexts such as a conversation that “slides” into a new topic. Examples in usage include phrases like “Buz üzerinde kayabilir,” meaning “he/she can slip on the ice,” and “Söz açıklıkla kayabilir,” indicating that a statement can shift easily in meaning.

In terms of grammar, kayabilir can appear in negative form as “kayamaz,” which means “cannot slip.” It also serves as a foundational element in forming other compound verbs, for instance, “kayarak” (slidingly) or “kayma” (slip). Beyond its literal uses, the term occasionally appears in idiomatic expressions that emphasize instability or evanescence, such as “kayaban” (slippery, slippery).

Overall, kayabilir functions much like the English passive construction “can slip” to convey potential movement, and it remains a basic, widely understood verb in contemporary Turkish lexicon.