görünüyor

Görünüyor is a Turkish verb form derived from görünmek, used to express that something appears, seems, or is visible. It is the third-person singular present tense form and is commonly used to describe current perception or assessment about a situation.

Usage notes: When referring to observable features or states, it can be translated as “looks” or “appears.” For example, “Hava bulutlu görünüyor” means “The weather looks cloudy.” It can also convey a subjective judgment, as in “Bu iş zor görünüyor,” meaning “This job seems difficult.” The nuance of certainty versus tentativeness depends on context and tone.

Relation to synonyms: Gözüküyor is a closely related form that often emphasizes outward appearance, while görünüyor can convey perception and inference and is sometimes more flexible in evaluative contexts. Both forms are common in everyday Turkish and may be used interchangeably in many cases, though subtle preferences can vary by speaker.

Grammar notes: Görünüyor corresponds to the third-person singular in the present tense. Other tenses or moods are formed with related derivatives, such as göründü (past), görünmesi (nominalized form), or görünecek (future). The negative appears as görünmüyor, meaning “is not visible” or “doesn't seem.”

Etymology and related terms: The verb kök is görün-, derived from görmek (to see) and the suffixes that create the sense of appearing or being visible. Related verbs include görmek and gözükmek, which share overlapping meanings but differ in nuance and usage.

See also: görmek, görünmek, gözükmek.