biçilmek

Biçilmek is a Turkish verb that literally translates to "to be mown" or "to be reaped." It is commonly used in the context of harvesting crops, such as wheat or barley, where the stalks are cut down by a scythe or a machine. The word conveys the action of something being cut or trimmed.

Beyond its agricultural meaning, "biçilmek" can also be used metaphorically. It can refer to a person's hair being cut or styled, as in "saçlarım biçildi" (my hair was cut). In a more figurative sense, it can describe something being subjected to a process of selection or reduction. For example, if a list of candidates is being narrowed down, one might say the list is being "biçiliyor."

The verb is derived from the root "biçmek," which means "to mow," "to reap," or "to cut." The passive suffix "-il" transforms the active verb into its passive form, indicating that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action rather than the performer. This passive construction is central to the meaning of "biçilmek."