bilmiyoruz

Bilmiyoruz is a Turkish verb form that translates to "we do not know." It is the first-person plural present simple negative form of the verb bilmek, which means "to know." Turkish conjugates verbs with person and tense suffixes rather than separate pronouns, so bilmiyoruz simultaneously marks the subject (we) and the negation.

Formation and grammar: The verb stem is bil- from bilmek. To form the present simple negative for we, Turkish adds the negative marker m- plus the standard present ending -iyoruz, yielding bilmiyoruz. This pattern follows Turkish negation, where the negative morpheme attaches to the verb stem and then takes the appropriate personal ending. The form reflects both knowledge and plurality without requiring an explicit subject.

Usage: Bilmiyoruz is used in everyday speech and writing to indicate a lack of knowledge or information about a current issue. It can appear in reporting, discussions, or inquiries when the speaker wants to acknowledge uncertainty. Examples include: “Bu sorunun cevabını bilmiyoruz.” (We do not know the answer to this question.) “Şu an bu konuyla ilgili net bilgi yok; bilmiyoruz.” (At this moment there is no clear information about this topic; we do not know.)

See also: Turkish grammar, negation in Turkish, bilmek (to know).