Kesilir

Kesilir is a Turkish verb form meaning “is cut” or “gets cut,” and it represents the present simple passive in Turkish grammar. It is derived from the verb kesmek, which means to cut, carve, or sever, among other related senses. The form kesilir indicates that the subject of the sentence is the entity that undergoes the action of cutting, while the agent performing the cut may be omitted or introduced with a by-phrase.

Morphology and usage

In Turkish, the passive voice is formed by attaching the suffix -il to the verb stem to create a passive stem (kes- → kesil-), followed by the present-tense ending appropriate for the subject. For third-person singular, the result is kesilir (it is cut). For other persons or numbers, related forms such as kesilirler (they are cut) or kesilir misin (are you cut?) may appear, depending on context and pronoun usage. The passive form is commonly used in describing processes in cooking, manufacturing, editing, and various everyday scenarios where the actor is either unknown or not emphasized.

Examples

- Bu sebze kesilir. (This vegetable is cut.)

- Tahta parçası kesilerek ince şeritler halinde kullanılır. (The wooden piece is cut into thin strips for use.)

- İşler kesilirse, proje yeniden planlanabilir. (If the work is interrupted, the project can be replanned.)

Relation to related terms

Kesilir comes from kesmek and forms part of the broader Turkish passive system, which also includes the infinitive kesilmek (to be cut) and other passive or middle-voice constructions. It contrasts with active forms such as keser (he cuts) and kesersiniz (you cut). See also Turkish grammar, the verb kesmek, and passive voice in Turkish.