ilgilidir

Ilgilidir is a Turkish predicative form meaning “is relevant” or “is related.” It is the third-person singular form used to state that a subject, document, statement, or situation bears relevance to a given matter. The term derives from the adjective ilgili, which means related or relevant, with the copular suffix -dir added to form a complete predicate in formal Turkish.

Grammar and formation: Ilgilidir is formed by attaching the copular suffix -dir to ilgili, with vowel harmony determining the exact spelling of the suffix (resulting forms include ilgilidir in standard usage). In practical terms, ilgilidir functions like a verb equivalent in English phrases such as “is relevant.” The negative form is ilgili değildir, used to say that something is not relevant.

Usage: Ilgilidir is common in formal or written Turkish, including academic writing, reports, and official statements, where a speaker or writer wants to assert the relevance of one topic to another. It typically follows the subject: Bu konu ilgilidir. For phrases indicating relation rather than directly stating relevance, Turkic speakers also use ile ilgili to mean “in relation to” or “concerning,” as in bu konu ile ilgili sorular (questions concerning this topic).

See also: ilgili, ilgi, ilgilenmek, ilgi alanı.