Kullanlrken

Kullanlrken is not a standard Turkish word. It appears to be a misspelling of kullanılırken, a form built from the verb kullan- (to use) with the present passive suffix -ılır and the adverbial clause marker -ken, meaning “while it is being used” or “during use.”

Etymology and form: The correct spelling kullanılırken combines three morphemes: kullan- (root), -ılır (present passive), and -ken (when/while). This construction is used to describe actions that occur during the use of a thing, with the subject being the object in passive voice.

Usage: In Turkish, kullanılırken is used to indicate that another action takes place concurrently with the use of something. For example: “Kullanılırken dikkatli olun.” (Be careful while it is being used.) Another example: “Cihazı kullanılırken suyla temas ettirmeyin.” (Do not touch the device with water while it is in use.) In everyday speech, the active form kullanırken (“while using”) is more common when the subject performs the action.

Differences and notes: The key distinction is voice and focus. -ırken marks an active, ongoing action by the subject, while -ılırken marks a passive situation involving the object being used. Because Turkish orthography distinguishes i and ı, the misspelled form kullanlrken is typically seen as a typographical error rather than a valid variant.

See also: Turkish language, Turkish grammar, Turkish orthography, Turkish verb forms.