edilir

Edilir is a Turkish verb form that represents the present simple passive of the verb etmek, meaning “to do” or “to make.” In usage, edilir expresses that the action is performed on the subject by someone or something else, with the agent often unspecified. It is common in neutral, impersonal constructions and in formal or instructional language, such as manuals, regulations, and scientific writing, where the focus is on the action itself rather than who performs it.

Formation and variations: Turkish builds the present passive with suffixes like -ılır, -ilir, -ulur, or -ülün according to vowel harmony and the stem’s final sound. For etmek, the present passive form appears as edilir, derived from the root et- plus the passive suffix -ilir. The infinitive passive form is edilmek, meaning “to be done” or “to be caused,” and it can be combined with other verb forms to express related nuances.

Usage notes: The agent in a passive clause is often omitted because the action is the salient point. If the agent is known or needed, it can be introduced with the phrase tarafından (by). The passive voice, including edilir, is a common tool in Turkish for general statements, instructions, and formal prose, enabling a focus on results rather than on who performs the action.

Related forms: edilmek (infinitive passive), edilmiş (past passive participle), and other verb forms built from etmek share the same root but differ in tense, aspect, or mood. Edilir is one of the standard present-passive endings used with a wide range of transitive verbs.