gelitirilir

Gelitirilir is a form that appears in Turkish-language writing but is not listed as a standard lexical item. In most dictionaries and reference grammars, it is treated as a misspelling or regional variant of geliştirilir, the present passive form of the verb geliştirmek (to develop or to improve).

Morphology and etymology: Turkish verb formation combines a root with derivational and inflectional suffixes. The standard present passive form of geliştirmek is geliştirilir, meaning “it is developed” or “it is being developed” depending on context. The form gelitirilir lacks the characteristic ş and the typical stem modification, and is generally considered an orthographic error rather than a distinct word with its own meaning.

Usage and interpretation: If gelitirilir appears in a text, it is typically interpreted as a misspelling. In some informal contexts, readers may guess the intended meaning from geliştirilir. Correct usage in neutral prose would be geliştirilir or, more commonly for ongoing actions, geliştirilmektedir or Proje geliştirilmektedir, meaning “is developed” or “is being developed.” The term is primarily relevant to discussions of Turkish orthography, morphology, and the importance of diacritics.

See also: Turkish grammar, Turkish orthography, Turkish verbs, passive voice.