denilen

Denilen is a Turkish grammatical term used to describe a participial adjective formed from the verb denilmek, which means to be said or to be named. The word functions as a modifier meaning “the said,” “the so-called,” or “the one that is said.” It is used to refer to something that is known by name or widely reported, often in contexts of hearsay or attribution.

Morphology and usage: Denilen is a past passive participle that agrees with the noun it modifies in number and definiteness. It is part of a broader family of Turkish participles formed with the -ilen/-inen suffixes. In phrases, denilen can appear before a noun as a compound modifier, or in a clause as part of a relative construction, as in denilen şey (the thing that is said) or denilen yer (the place that is said). A common expression is denilene göre, meaning “according to what is said.”

Examples:

- Denilen haber kısa sürede yayıldı. The reported/said news spread quickly.

- Denilen kişi bugün geldi. The person who was said to have come arrived today.

- Denilen köyün yolları kapalıymış. It is said that the roads in the village are closed.

Notes: Denilen is distinct from denmiş or bilinen, which carry different nuances about certainty and familiarity. It conveys a sense that the information is reported or attributed rather than established as fact.

See also: Turkish grammar, participles in Turkish, denilmek, relative clauses in Turkish.