içiyorlar

içiyorlar is the third-person plural present continuous tense of the Turkish verb içmek, which means "to drink." Therefore, "içiyorlar" translates directly to "they are drinking." This verb form indicates an ongoing action performed by a group of people.

The verb içmek is a fundamental verb in Turkish, used for consuming liquids. The present continuous tense in Turkish is formed by adding the suffix -iyor, -üyor, -uyor, or -üyor to the verb stem, depending on vowel harmony. For içmek, the stem is iç-. When conjugated for the third-person plural, the suffix -iyor is added, followed by the personal ending -lar, resulting in içiyorlar.

Examples of "içiyorlar" in a sentence include: "Onlar su içiyorlar" (They are drinking water) or "Arkadaşlar kahve içiyorlar" (Friends are drinking coffee). The context of the sentence will determine what is being drunk. The use of "içiyorlar" emphasizes that the action of drinking is happening at the present moment. It is a common and essential verb conjugation for describing everyday activities in Turkish.