geçildi

Geçildi is a Turkish verb form meaning “was passed” or “was crossed.” It is the simple past passive form of geçmek, the verb that covers meanings such as to pass, to go through, to cross, or to happen over time. As a passive form, the subject that performs the action is not explicitly stated.

Formation and grammar: Geçildi is created from the verb stem geç-, with the mediopassive suffix -il- and the past tense suffix -di, giving geçildi. Because Turkish lacks finite passive pronouns, this form is impersonal in the sense that it does not indicate the agent, though the agent can be added with by-phrases such as bazı kişiler tarafından geçildi if needed. The form is used mostly in formal, written, or news contexts and is less common in colloquial speech, where the active or other expressions are preferred.

Usage and examples: It describes the completion of crossing or passing an obstacle, usually a physical barrier. Examples: Köprüden geçildi. (The bridge was crossed.) Sınırdan geçildi. (The border was crossed.) This form can also appear in wider or metaphorical senses in formal language, but it is less common for ordinary conversation, where geçmek in active or passive progressive forms would be used.

See also: geçmek, passive voice in Turkish, -il passive. Translation note: in English, geçildi is commonly rendered as “was passed” or “was crossed,” depending on context.