Kesilirse

Kesilirse is a Turkish verb form meaning “if it is cut” or “if it gets cut.” It represents the conditional mood of the passive voice of the verb kesmek, which means “to cut.” The form is built from the passive stem kesil-, the present tense suffix -ir (giving kesilir, “it is cut”), and the conditional suffix -se/-sa to yield kesilirse (“if it is cut”).

Etymology and grammar: The root kes- comes from kesmek. The derivational passive is created with the infix -il-, producing kesil- as the passive stem. The third-person present passive suffix -ir attaches to form kesilir (it is cut). The conditional suffix -se/-sa is then added to form kesilirse, used in hypothetical clauses. The subject in such clauses is usually indefinite and can refer to inanimate things or processes.

Usage: Kesilirse marks a hypothetical situation in which cutting or interruption occurs, often relating to supply, material, or communication. It frequently appears in instruction, description of contingencies, or analyses of potential outcomes.

Examples:

- Elektrik kesilirse, ışıklar söner. (If the electricity is cut, the lights go out.)

- İnternet kesilirse, haberleşme güçleşir. (If the Internet is cut, communication becomes more difficult.)

Notes: Kesilirse is specific to passive constructions of “to cut.” In everyday speech, speakers may opt for other conditional expressions depending on tense and aspect, but kesilirse remains the standard form for hypothetical passive cutting events.