ediyordu

Ediyordu is a Turkish verb form, the imperfect past (past continuous) of etmek, meaning "to do" or "to make." It is used with third-person singular subjects and expresses an action that was ongoing or repeated in the past. In narrative and reported speech, ediyordu helps describe what someone was doing at a specific time or over a period in the past.

Formation and meaning: The form arises from the base et- (root of etmek) combined with the continuous past suffix -iyordu, producing ediyordu. Turkish verbs then convey a sense of continuity or habit in the past, often in questions like Ne ediyordu? (“What was he doing?”).

Usage: Etmek has a broad semantic range, covering many kinds of actions. As a result, ediyordu can appear in a variety of contexts, from general references to past ongoing activity to more idiomatic uses. In everyday speech, many speakers prefer more specific main verbs (such as yapmak, geçirmek, çalışmak) to express the exact action, with ediyordu appearing more in formal, literary, or generic contexts.

Examples: O ne ediyordu? = What was he doing? This illustrates the typical use of the past continuous form with a generic verb meaning “to do.” In ordinary conversation, speakers may substitute more explicit verbs to describe the precise activity, such as çalışıyordu (was working) or yapıyordu (was doing/making), depending on the context.