Reporting Statements
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the passive voice with verbs like 'demək' (to say) to report information without specifying the source.
- Use the passive form of the verb: 'deyilir' (it is said).
- Use the conjunction 'ki' to connect the reporting clause to the fact.
- Ensure the verb in the reported clause matches the tense of the original statement.
Meanings
This structure is used to report opinions, rumors, or general knowledge without identifying a specific speaker.
General Hearsay
Reporting common knowledge or rumors.
“Deyilir ki, o, şəhəri tərk edib.”
“Bildirilir ki, qərar qəbul olunub.”
Official Announcement
Formal reporting of facts by authorities.
“Qeyd olunur ki, tədbir təxirə salınıb.”
“Təsdiq edilir ki, məlumat doğrudur.”
Passive Reporting Verb Formation
| Active | Passive | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Demək | Deyilir | It is said |
| Bildirmək | Bildirilir | It is reported |
| Qeyd etmək | Qeyd olunur | It is noted |
| Eşitmək | Eşidilir | It is heard |
| Təsdiq etmək | Təsdiq edilir | It is confirmed |
| Elan etmək | Elan olunur | It is announced |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Passive Verb + ki + Clause | Deyilir ki, o gələcək. |
| Negative | Passive Verb (neg) + ki + Clause | Deyilmir ki, o gələcək. |
| Question | Passive Verb + mi + ki + Clause | Deyilirmi ki, o gələcək? |
| Past | Passive Verb (past) + ki + Clause | Deyilirdi ki, o gələcək. |
| Future | Passive Verb (fut) + ki + Clause | Deyiləcək ki, o gələcək. |
| Formal | Passive Verb + ki + Subjunctive | Tələb olunur ki, gələsiniz. |
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Qeyd olunur ki, iclas sabahdır. (Work meeting)
Deyilir ki, iclas sabahdır. (Work meeting)
Deyirlər ki, iclas sabahdır. (Work meeting)
Deyəsən, iclas sabahdır. (Work meeting)
Reporting Verbs Map
Verbs
- Deyilir It is said
- Bildirilir It is reported
Active vs Passive Reporting
Reporting Decision
Do you know the source?
Common Verbs
Reporting
- • Deyilir
- • Bildirilir
- • Qeyd olunur
Examples by Level
Deyilir ki, o gəlir.
It is said that he is coming.
Deyilir ki, yağış yağacaq.
It is said that it will rain.
Deyilir ki, mağaza bağlıdır.
It is said that the shop is closed.
Deyilir ki, o xoşbəxtdir.
It is said that he is happy.
Bildirilir ki, yol bağlanıb.
It is reported that the road is closed.
Eşidilir ki, yeni film çıxıb.
It is heard that a new movie is out.
Deyilmir ki, o gələcək.
It is not said that he will come.
Qeyd olunur ki, vaxt azdır.
It is noted that time is short.
Təsdiq edilir ki, qərar dəyişib.
It is confirmed that the decision has changed.
İddia olunur ki, bu doğrudur.
It is claimed that this is true.
Elan olunur ki, tədbir başlayır.
It is announced that the event is starting.
Fərz edilir ki, o gələcək.
It is assumed that he will come.
Vurğulanır ki, təhlükəsizlik vacibdir.
It is emphasized that safety is important.
Məlum olur ki, səhv edilib.
It becomes known that a mistake was made.
Gözlənilir ki, qiymətlər artacaq.
It is expected that prices will rise.
Düşünülür ki, bu ən yaxşı yoldur.
It is thought that this is the best way.
Nəzərdə tutulur ki, layihə bitəcək.
It is intended that the project will finish.
Tələb olunur ki, sənədlər təqdim edilsin.
It is required that documents be submitted.
Qəbul edilir ki, bu risklidir.
It is accepted that this is risky.
İnanılır ki, bu qədimdir.
It is believed that this is ancient.
Ehtimal olunur ki, nəticə fərqli olacaq.
It is hypothesized that the result will be different.
Tövsiyə olunur ki, diqqətli olun.
It is recommended that you be careful.
Müəyyən edilir ki, səbəb budur.
It is determined that this is the cause.
Təkid edilir ki, dəyişiklik lazımdır.
It is insisted that change is necessary.
Easily Confused
Learners often mix up the passive 'Deyilir' and the active 'Deyirlər'.
Both express uncertainty, but 'Deyəsən' is personal opinion.
Beginners confuse the conjunction 'ki' with the pronoun 'kim'.
자주 하는 실수
Deyilir o gəlir
Deyilir ki, o gəlir
Deyirlər ki, o gəlir
Deyilir ki, o gəlir
Deyilir ki, o gəldi
Deyilir ki, o gəlmişdir
Deyilir ki, gəlsin
Tələb olunur ki, gəlsin
Sentence Patterns
Deyilir ki, ___ ___.
Bildirilir ki, ___ ___ ___.
Qeyd olunur ki, ___ ___ ___ ___.
Təsdiq edilir ki, ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.
Real World Usage
Bildirilir ki, prezident şəhərə gəlib.
Deyilir ki, bu mağaza bağlanır.
Qeyd olunur ki, işçilər punktual olmalıdır.
Deyilir ki, bu qala 1000 il əvvəl tikilib.
Təsdiq edilir ki, nəticələr doğrudur.
Deyirlər ki, bu gün yağış yağacaq.
Use 'ki' always
Avoid overusing
Match the register
Softening with 'Deyəsən'
Smart Tips
Use 'Bildirilir ki' instead of 'Deyilir ki' to sound like a journalist.
Use 'Qeyd olunur ki' to highlight important points.
Use 'İddia olunur ki' to report claims without confirming them.
Use 'Təsdiq edilir ki' for confirmed facts.
발음
Intonation
The 'ki' particle should be followed by a slight pause.
Reporting
Deyilir ki, ↗ o gəlir ↘
Rising on the reporting verb, falling on the fact.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Passive Parrot' that repeats what it hears without saying who said it.
Visual Association
Imagine a radio tower broadcasting news to the whole city; the radio doesn't say who the reporter is, it just says 'It is said'.
Rhyme
Deyilir ki, xəbər var, Kim deyib, yoxdur xəbər.
Story
A rumor starts in a small village. Someone says 'Deyilir ki, xəzinə var'. The rumor spreads. Everyone uses 'Deyilir ki' because nobody knows the original source.
Word Web
챌린지
Write 3 sentences using 'Deyilir ki' about things you heard today.
문화 노트
Azerbaijanis often use 'Deyəsən' (it seems) as a softer, more informal version of 'Deyilir ki'.
The passive suffix '-il' is a Proto-Turkic development used to create passive voice.
Conversation Starters
Deyilir ki, bu şəhər çox qədimdir. Sən nə düşünürsən?
Bildirilir ki, sabah hava isti olacaq. Planın nədir?
Təsdiq edilir ki, imtahanlar çətindir. Hazırsan?
Deyilir ki, bu restoran çox yaxşıdır. Gedək?
Journal Prompts
Test Yourself
___ ki, sabah hava yaxşı olacaq.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Deyirlər ki, qərar qəbul olundu. (Change to formal passive)
İnsanlar deyir ki, o gələcək.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
___ ki, layihə bitib.
___ ki, bu məlumat doğrudur.
Deyilir / ki / o / gəlir
Score: /8
연습 문제
8 exercises___ ki, sabah hava yaxşı olacaq.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Deyirlər ki, qərar qəbul olundu. (Change to formal passive)
İnsanlar deyir ki, o gələcək.
Match: Demək -> ?
___ ki, layihə bitib.
___ ki, bu məlumat doğrudur.
Deyilir / ki / o / gəlir
Score: /8
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No, it's better to vary your verbs like 'bildirilir' or 'qeyd olunur' to sound more professional.
It's not wrong, just informal. Use it with friends, but use 'Deyilir ki' in formal settings.
'Ki' acts as a bridge between the reporting verb and the fact being reported. It's essential for grammar.
Yes, 'Deyilirdi ki' (It was said that) is perfectly fine.
That's exactly when you should use this structure! It's designed for unknown sources.
Yes, 'Qeyd olunur ki' is very common in business emails and reports.
Direct speech uses quotes ('Ali dedi: "Gələcəyəm"'). Passive reporting is indirect and impersonal.
Yes, 'Deyilirmi ki...?' is a valid question form.
In Other Languages
Se dice que...
Spanish uses 'se' + verb, Azerbaijani uses verb + passive suffix.
On dit que...
French 'on' is active in form, Azerbaijani 'deyilir' is passive.
Es wird gesagt, dass...
German is more wordy, Azerbaijani is more compact.
～と言われている
Japanese places the reporting verb at the end of the sentence.
يُقال أن...
Arabic passive is formed by internal vowel changes.
据说...
Chinese does not use a connector like 'ki'.
