ediliyor

Ediliyor is a Turkish verb form that marks the present continuous passive. It corresponds to the English expression “is being done.” The form arises from the verb et- meaning “to do” or “to make,” combined with the passive stem -il- (which becomes edil- after phonological adjustment) and the present continuous ending -iyor, yielding ediliyor. In other words, ediliyor indicates an ongoing action that is performed on the subject by someone or something.

Grammatically, ediliyor is part of a larger system of Turkish passive and tense suffixes. The infinitive form related to ediliyor is edilmek (to be done). Other related forms include edilir (simple present passive, as in “is done”), ediliyordu (was being done), and edilecek (will be done). The agent performing the action is usually omitted, but it can be introduced with phrases such as tarafindan by someone (e.g., tarafından). Turkish commonly uses the simple active tense instead of the passive in everyday speech, so ediliyor tends to appear more in formal, journalistic, or technical contexts where the process rather than the agent is emphasized.

Usage and nuance: ediliyor is used to describe ongoing processes where the focus is on the action itself rather than who is carrying it out. It can be found in news reports, official statements, and instructional materials. As with other Turkish passives, it can sound detached or formal, and speakers may prefer active or other passive constructions depending on context.

Examples:

- Bu işlem ediliyor. (This process is being done.)

- Kararlar ediliyor ve uygulanıyor. (The decisions are being made and implemented.)

- İş, yetkili makamlar tarafından ediliyor. (The work is being carried out by the authorized authorities.)

See also: edilmek, edilgen (passive voice), Turkish verb conjugation.