Kesilirler

Kesilirler is the Turkish verb form that expresses passive voice in the present tense for a plural subject. It comes from the verb kesilmek, meaning to be cut, cut off, or be severed, with the root kes- (to cut) plus the passive affix -il- and the plural suffix -ler. In this form, the performer of the action is not specified, and the focus is on the subject undergoing the cutting.

Usage and nuance: Kesilirler is used when describing that multiple items are subjected to cutting by some agent, often in descriptions of processes, manufacturing, or natural events. It conveys a general or habitual sense rather than naming the actor. The form can appear in technical writing, manuals, or formal prose where the emphasis is on the result of the action rather than who performs it.

Examples:

- Kenarlar kesilirler. (The edges are cut.)

- Parçalar kesilirler ve paketlenirler. (The pieces are cut and packaged.)

Related forms and notes: Turkish also has kesilir in its present passive, which can be used with singular or nonspecific subjects, while kesilirler specifically marks a plural subject. The infinitive form is kesilmek, and the active counterpart is kesmek (to cut). In many everyday contexts Turkish speakers may prefer non-passive constructions or specify the actor, depending on clarity and style.