biliniyor
Biliniyor is a Turkish verb form that functions as the present tense passive of bilinmek, the verb meaning “to know.” The form biliniyor is built from the passive stem bilin- with the present continuous suffix -iyor, and it carries no explicit subject; the agent of knowing is typically indicated by a phrase such as tarafından or by the context.
Usage and nuances: Biliniyor is used to express that information, facts, or knowledge are known, often by
- Bu terimin anlamı çoğu kişi tarafından biliniyor. (The meaning of this term is known by most people.)
- Bu mekanizmanın nasıl çalıştığı şu anda biliniyor. (How this mechanism works is known at present.)
Limitations and related forms: Biliniyor does not inherently specify the knower, leaving the agent implicit or