biliyoruz

Biliyoruz is a Turkish verb form meaning "we know." It is the first-person plural present tense of the verb bilmek, which means "to know." Turkish conjugation relies on suffixes to indicate person and number, and biliyoruz is formed by combining the present tense with the 1st-person plural ending. The word displays vowel harmony, which influences the internal vowels in the stem to produce bili- before the suffix.

Etymology and cognates: The root bil- is central to the Turkish verb bilmek and appears across Turkic languages with related forms meaning "to know." The exact suffix sequence in biliyoruz reflects standard Turkish patterns for the present tense and the "we" subject.

Usage: Biliyoruz is used to express knowledge about facts, information, or beliefs, or to indicate a shared awareness in a group. It can appear as a standalone sentence or inside a larger clause. Examples:

- Biz biliyoruz. → We know.

- Hangi yoldan gideceğimizi biliyoruz. → We know which way we will take.

- Biliyoruz ki bu karar doğru. → We know that this decision is right.

In questions, related forms like biliyor musunuz? mean "Do you know?"

Grammatical notes: As with other Turkish verbs, bilmek is conjugated for person and number; biliyoruz combines the root with the appropriate endings for present aspect and 1st-person plural subject. The form is common in everyday speech, education, media, and formal writing when indicating collective knowledge or shared awareness.

See also: bilmek, Turkish verb conjugation, Turkish grammar.