ilerliyoruz

ilerliyoruz is a Turkish verb form that means “we are progressing” or “we are moving forward.” It is the present continuous (şimdiki zaman) form of the verb ilerlemek, which means to progress or to advance. The construction combines the verb stem ilerle- with the present continuous marker -yor and the first-person plural personal suffix -uz, yielding ilerliyoruz. In Turkish, this tense expresses an action or process that is currently underway rather than completed.

The word is commonly used to describe progress in projects, plans, processes, or development efforts. It can apply to work, education, technology, social initiatives, or any situation where forward movement is being reported or discussed. Because Turkish distinguishes ongoing action from completion through its verb tenses, ilerliyoruz conveys a sense of momentum while not asserting final results.

Examples include: “Projede ilerliyoruz.” (We are making progress on the project.) “Gelişim süreci devam ediyor ve adımlar atıyoruz; birlikte ilerliyoruz.” (The development process continues and we are taking steps; we are moving forward together.) The term is often found in formal updates, reports, or statements about goals and timelines, signaling progress without implying final success. Related terms include ilerlemek (to progress) and ilerleme (progress).