geçilirse

Geçilirse is a Turkish verb form used to express a hypothetical condition in the passive voice of the verb geçmek (to pass, to cross, to elapse). It conveys the sense “if it is passed” or “if one can pass” and is commonly found in formal or instructional language.

Morphology and usage: Geçilirse is formed from the passive stem geçil- of geçmek/geçilmek, combined with the conditional suffix -irse. Turkish does not mark person in this mood, so geçilirse remains the same for all subjects. It is typically employed in dependent clauses to set up a condition, often in manuals, safety guidelines, rules, or legal/administrative texts.

Semantic notes: The exact meaning depends on the object of the verb. With pass-related senses, geçilirse can denote whether a passage or barrier can be crossed, or whether a process can proceed. The form foregrounds the condition rather than the actor, aligning with Turkish tendencies in conditional clauses.

Examples: In a procedural context, one might encounter a sentence such as Geçilirse geçiş izni verilir, meaning “If crossing is allowed, permission is granted.” In a safety note, Geçilirse yol kapalıdır could be translated as “If it is passed (crossed), the road is closed,” illustrating how the condition governs subsequent statements.

Etymology and related forms: Geçilirse derives from geçmek, with the passive participle stem geçil- and the conditional suffix -irse. Related forms include other verbs in the -ilmek/ -il form and other conditional-passive constructions in Turkish. See also Turkish grammar topics such as conditional mood, passive voice, and the verb geçmek.