yansıtılmak
yansıtılmak in 30 Seconds
- Passive form of 'reflect'.
- Used for light, images, and mirrors.
- Common in finance for passing costs.
- Used in art to describe portrayal.
The Turkish verb yansıtılmak is a complex, multi-layered word that English speakers usually translate as "to be reflected." However, its utility in Turkish goes far beyond simple mirrors or water surfaces. It is the passive form of yansıtmak (to reflect/project), which itself comes from the root yansımak (to bounce back). In daily life, you will encounter this word in three primary dimensions: the physical, the metaphorical, and the administrative/financial.
- Physical Reflection
- This refers to light, sound, or images being thrown back from a surface. For example, when a laser beam is directed at a mirror, the beam yansıtılır (is reflected) to another point. It implies an external force or agent is causing the reflection.
- Metaphorical Representation
- In art, literature, and social sciences, it describes how an idea, a mood, or a social reality is portrayed or manifested in a medium. A poet's sadness might be yansıtılır through their choice of dark imagery.
- Financial/Administrative Transfer
- Crucially in business, it refers to passing on costs or changes. If a tax increase occurs, that cost is often yansıtılır (reflected/passed on) to the consumer via higher prices.
Toplumun tüm renkleri bu filmde başarıyla yansıtılmaktadır.
Understanding the suffix structure is key. The root yansı- means to reflect (intransitive). Adding -t- makes it causative (to make reflect/project). Adding -ıl- makes it passive. Therefore, yansıtılmak literally means "to be made to be reflected." This double-layered suffixing is a hallmark of B2-level Turkish grammar, showing how a simple action can be transformed into a formal, passive observation.
Maliyet artışları etiket fiyatlarına yansıtılmak zorunda kalındı.
In a journalistic context, you'll hear this word when reporters discuss how an event was portrayed in the media. If a protest is shown as violent on TV but was actually peaceful, critics might say the truth wasn't yansıtıldı (reflected) correctly. This highlights the word's connection to truth, perception, and mediation.
- Common Contexts
- 1. Physics (Light/Sound) 2. Finance (Cost transfer) 3. Media Studies (Portrayal) 4. Psychology (Projection of feelings).
Using yansıtılmak correctly requires a firm grasp of the dative case (-e/-a) because the thing *onto which* something is reflected takes this case. For example, if light is reflected *onto the wall*, the word for wall (duvar) becomes *duvara*. This grammatical bridge is essential for natural-sounding Turkish.
Görüntü dev ekrana yansıtıldı.
In academic writing, yansıtılmak is often used to discuss research findings. You might write that the results of a survey were reflected in the final report. Here, the passive voice adds a layer of objectivity and formality, which is why it's categorized at the B2 level.
- Sentence Structure 1: Physical
- [Subject] + [Target Surface + Dative Case] + yansıtılmak. Example: Işık aynaya yansıtıldı. (Light was reflected onto the mirror.)
- Sentence Structure 2: Abstract
- [Feeling/Fact] + [Medium + Dative Case] + yansıtılmak. Example: Gerçekler rapora yansıtılmadı. (The truths were not reflected in the report.)
Bu durum kamuoyuna yanlış yansıtıldı.
One of the most common mistakes is using the active form yansıtmak when the passive yansıtılmak is needed. If you want to say "The cost was passed to the consumer," you cannot say "Maliyet yansıttı" (The cost reflected). You must say "Maliyet yansıtıldı" (The cost was reflected/passed on). The distinction is vital for clarity in professional settings.
If you are watching Turkish news (like TRT Haber or NTV), you will hear yansıtılmak almost daily. It is the go-to word for economic reporting. When the Central Bank changes interest rates, the news anchor will discuss how this change will be yansıtılacak (reflected) in the markets or the citizen's pocket.
Zamlar henüz etiketlere yansıtılmadı.
In the world of Turkish cinema and art criticism, this word is used to evaluate the quality of a performance. A critic might say that the character's internal conflict was yansıtılamadı (could not be reflected/portrayed). This implies a failure in the acting or directing to convey the intended emotion to the audience.
You will also encounter it in technical manuals and science documentaries. When explaining how a telescope works or how sound waves travel, yansıtılmak describes the physical process of waves being redirected. It's a precise, scientific term in these contexts.
Ses dalgaları yüzeye çarparak geri yansıtılır.
Finally, in the legal and bureaucratic sphere, it refers to how laws or regulations are applied to specific cases. A new tax law might be yansıtılmış to all previous transactions depending on its retroactive clauses. It's a word that bridges the gap between an abstract rule and its concrete application.
The most frequent error for English speakers is confusing the three forms: yansımak, yansıtmak, and yansıtılmak. Let's break down the confusion to ensure you use the correct one in your Turkish conversations.
- Mistake 1: Using 'Yansımak' instead of 'Yansıtılmak'
- Yansımak is intransitive (it happens by itself). "Işık yansıdı" (Light reflected). Yansıtılmak is passive (someone/something made it happen). If a technician directed the light, you must use yansıtıldı.
- Mistake 2: Active vs. Passive in Finance
- Learners often say "Şirket maliyeti yansıtıldı" (The company was reflected the cost - WRONG). It should be "Maliyet müşteriye yansıtıldı" (The cost was reflected to the customer) or "Şirket maliyeti yansıttı" (The company reflected the cost).
Yanlış: Haberler gerçeği yansıtıldı.
Doğru: Haberlere gerçek yansıtıldı.
Another mistake involves the dative case. Remember that the surface receiving the reflection needs the -e/-a suffix. If you forget this, the sentence might sound like the surface itself is being reflected, rather than receiving the reflection.
Lastly, pay attention to the vowel harmony in the suffixes. Because the root ends in a vowel (yansı-), the causative -t- and the passive -ıl- follow specific rules. It's not "yansıtmakılmak," but yansıtılmak. Keeping the rhythm of the suffixes correct is what makes you sound like a B2-level speaker.
Turkish is rich with verbs that describe appearance and manifestation. While yansıtılmak is the most versatile for "being reflected," other words might be more appropriate depending on whether you are talking about light, a feeling, or a formal report.
- Aksedilmek vs. Yansıtılmak
- Aksedilmek is the older, Ottoman-rooted synonym. It is very formal and mostly used for sound (echoing) or light. In modern Turkish, yansıtılmak has largely replaced it in daily speech, but you'll still see aksedilmek in classic literature or legal documents.
- Belirmek vs. Yansıtılmak
- Belirmek means "to appear" or "to emerge." Use this when something becomes visible on its own. Use yansıtılmak when something is shown *through* another medium (like a mirror or a report).
- İfade edilmek vs. Yansıtılmak
- İfade edilmek means "to be expressed." While yansıtılmak is more about the visual or indirect portrayal, ifade edilmek is usually about words and direct communication.
Duygular kelimelerle ifade edildi, ama yüzüne yansıtılmadı.
For financial contexts, you might also hear aktarılmak (to be transferred). While yansıtılmak implies the cost is visible in the final price, aktarılmak is a more general term for moving funds or responsibilities from one place to another.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The root 'yan' is also found in 'yan' (side) and 'yanlış' (wrong - literally 'turned aside').
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'ı' as 'i' (ee).
- Missing the passive '-ıl-' syllable.
- Stress on the first syllable.
Difficulty Rating
Requires understanding of complex suffixing and abstract contexts.
Must remember the dative case and vowel harmony for the passive suffix.
The five-syllable structure with 'ı' vowels is a challenge for non-natives.
Can be confused with 'yansıtmak' in fast speech.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Passive Voice (-ıl/-in)
Yapıldı, dendi, yansıtıldı.
Causative Voice (-t/-dir)
Yaptırdı, yansıttı.
Dative Case for Target
Duvar-a yansıtıldı.
Vowel Harmony (Type 1: a/ı)
Yansıt-ı-l-mak.
Compound Nouns with Passive Participles
Yansıtılan ışık.
Examples by Level
Işık aynaya yansıtıldı.
The light was reflected on the mirror.
Simple passive past tense (-dı).
Resim ekrana yansıtıldı.
The picture was projected on the screen.
'Ekrana' uses the dative case (-a).
Güneş suya yansıtılıyor.
The sun is being reflected in the water.
Present continuous passive (-ılıyor).
Bu renkler odaya yansıtılmalı.
These colors should be reflected in the room.
Necessitative mood (-malı).
Işıklar buraya yansıtılır.
Lights are reflected here.
Aorist passive (-ılır) for general facts.
Ayna ile ışık yansıtıldı.
Light was reflected with a mirror.
'İle' indicates the instrument used.
Görüntü yansıtılmıyor.
The image is not being reflected.
Negative present continuous passive.
Her şey aynaya yansıtıldı.
Everything was reflected in the mirror.
'Her şey' is the subject.
Film büyük bir perdeye yansıtıldı.
The movie was projected onto a large screen.
'Perdeye' is dative case.
Bu fiyatlar faturaya yansıtılacak.
These prices will be reflected in the bill.
Future tense passive (-acak).
Işık yanlış açıyla yansıtıldı.
The light was reflected at the wrong angle.
'Açıyla' means 'with an angle'.
Lazer ışığı hedefe yansıtıldı.
The laser light was reflected to the target.
Compound noun 'Lazer ışığı'.
Yeni vergi fiyatlara yansıtıldı mı?
Was the new tax reflected in the prices?
Interrogative form with 'mı'.
Güzellik aynaya yansıtılır.
Beauty is reflected in the mirror.
Abstract subject 'Güzellik'.
Sesler duvardan yansıtıldı.
The sounds were reflected from the wall.
'Duvardan' uses the ablative case.
Görüntü neden yansıtılmadı?
Why wasn't the image reflected?
Question word 'neden'.
Yazarın duyguları kitaba yansıtılmış.
The author's feelings have been reflected in the book.
Inferential past tense (-mış) for observation.
Maliyet artışı müşteriye yansıtılmadı.
The cost increase was not reflected to the customer.
Negative past tense passive.
Toplumun sorunları diziye yansıtılıyor.
Society's problems are being reflected in the TV series.
Genitive-possessive 'Toplumun sorunları'.
Bu karar raporlara nasıl yansıtılacak?
How will this decision be reflected in the reports?
Future passive with 'nasıl'.
Işık havuzun yüzeyine yansıtıldı.
The light was reflected onto the surface of the pool.
Possessive 'havuzun yüzeyine'.
Gerçekler medyaya doğru yansıtılmalı.
The truths should be reflected correctly in the media.
Adverb 'doğru' modifying the verb.
Sanatçının iç dünyası eserlerine yansıtılır.
The artist's inner world is reflected in their works.
Plural dative 'eserlerine'.
Hatalar sonuçlara yansıtılacaktır.
The errors will be reflected in the results.
Formal future passive (-acaktır).
Enflasyon oranları henüz etiketlere yansıtılmadı.
Inflation rates haven't been reflected on the labels yet.
'Henüz' (yet) used with negative verb.
Siyasi gerginlik sanata da yansıtıldı.
The political tension was also reflected in art.
Focus particle 'da' (also).
Araştırma sonuçları makaleye yansıtılmalıdır.
Research results must be reflected in the article.
Passive necessitative (-ıl-malı).
Işık prizma aracılığıyla yansıtıldı.
Light was reflected by means of a prism.
'Aracılığıyla' (by means of).
Bu durumun ciddiyeti kamuoyuna yansıtılamadı.
The seriousness of this situation could not be reflected to the public.
Passive potential negative (-ıla-ma-dı).
Geleneksel motifler modern mimariye yansıtılmış.
Traditional motifs have been reflected in modern architecture.
Adjective phrase 'Modern mimari'.
Şirketin vizyonu tüm departmanlara yansıtılmalı.
The company's vision should be reflected in all departments.
'Tüm' (all) modifying 'departmanlara'.
Projenin başarısı verilere yansıtıldı.
The project's success was reflected in the data.
Subject is 'Projenin başarısı'.
Toplumsal değişimler edebiyata doğrudan yansıtılmaktadır.
Social changes are being reflected directly in literature.
Formal present continuous (-maktadır).
Döviz kurlarındaki dalgalanma akaryakıt fiyatlarına yansıtıldı.
The fluctuation in exchange rates was reflected in fuel prices.
Locative-suffix '-deki' (the one in...).
İnsan psikolojisinin derinlikleri bu romanda başarıyla yansıtılmış.
The depths of human psychology have been successfully reflected in this novel.
Compound noun 'İnsan psikolojisi'.
Yeni düzenlemeler sözleşme şartlarına yansıtılacaktır.
New regulations will be reflected in the contract terms.
Formal future passive.
Eleştiriler, filmin kurgusuna yeterince yansıtılmamış.
The criticisms haven't been sufficiently reflected in the film's editing.
Adverb 'yeterince' (sufficiently).
Işığın kırılması ve yansıtılması prensipleri incelendi.
The principles of light refraction and reflection were examined.
Verbal noun 'yansıtılması' (the reflecting of).
Kültürel mirasın korunması bilinci gençlere yansıtılmalı.
The awareness of preserving cultural heritage should be reflected to the youth.
Complex noun phrase as subject.
Vergi indirimleri henüz tüketiciye yansıtılmadı.
Tax cuts have not yet been reflected to the consumer.
Subject 'Vergi indirimleri'.
Modernite ile gelen yabancılaşma olgusu yapıtlara ustalıkla yansıtılmıştır.
The phenomenon of alienation brought by modernity has been masterfully reflected in the works.
'Ustalıkla' (masterfully) - adverb of manner.
Küresel ısınmanın etkileri ekosistem raporlarına tüm çıplaklığıyla yansıtıldı.
The effects of global warming were reflected in ecosystem reports in all their starkness.
Idiomatic 'tüm çıplaklığıyla' (in all its starkness).
Felsefi düşünceler şiirsel bir dille metne yansıtılagelmiştir.
Philosophical thoughts have traditionally been reflected in the text with a poetic language.
Continuative passive voice (-ıl-a-gel-miş).
Sınıfsal çatışmaların sinemadaki tezahürleri senaryoya yansıtılırken titiz davranıldı.
Great care was taken while reflecting the manifestations of class conflicts in cinema into the script.
'yansıtılırken' (while being reflected) - adverbial participle.
Ekonomik istikrarsızlık, hanehalkı harcamalarına doğrudan yansıtılmaktadır.
Economic instability is being reflected directly in household expenditures.
Compound noun 'hanehalkı harcamaları'.
Öznenin içsel çatışmaları nesnel dünyaya yansıtılarak somutlaştırılır.
The subject's internal conflicts are concretized by being reflected onto the objective world.
'yansıtılarak' (by being reflected) - manner participle.
Politik söylemlerdeki değişim, kamuoyu araştırmalarına anında yansıtıldı.
The change in political discourses was instantly reflected in public opinion surveys.
Adverb 'anında' (instantly).
Işığın farklı yüzeylerde yansıtılma biçimleri optik biliminin temelidir.
The ways light is reflected on different surfaces are the basis of optics.
Passive verbal noun 'yansıtılma'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— To be misrepresented or reflected incorrectly.
Sözlerim medyada yanlış yansıtıldı.
— To be reflected with a delay (often prices).
İndirimler raflara gecikmeli olarak yansıtıldı.
— To be reflected one-to-one (identically).
Gerçek hayat diziye birebir yansıtılmış.
— To be reflected transparently.
Veriler halka şeffaf bir şekilde yansıtılmalı.
Often Confused With
This is intransitive. 'The light reflected' (Işık yansıdı). No one did it.
This is active. 'The mirror reflects the light' (Ayna ışığı yansıtır).
This is specifically for sound (echoing).
Idioms & Expressions
— To cast a shadow (opposite of reflecting light).
Bu olay başarımıza gölge düşürdü.
neutral— A bright future (metaphor of light).
Onu parlak bir gelecek bekliyor.
neutral— To pour one's heart out (expressing internal states).
Arkadaşına içini döktü.
informal— To have one's mask fall (truth being reflected).
Yalancının maskesi düştü.
informalEasily Confused
Synonym
'Aksetmek' is older and more formal. 'Yansıtılmak' is modern and more common for abstract projection.
Ses dağlarda aksediyor.
Both involve seeing
'Görünmek' is simply to appear. 'Yansıtılmak' implies a mediation through a surface or medium.
Aynada göründü.
Appearance
'Belirmek' is spontaneous appearance. 'Yansıtılmak' is caused reflection.
Ufukta bir gemi belirdi.
In finance
'Geçmek' is more general for 'passing'. 'Yansıtılmak' is the specific term for passing costs to a price.
Para hesaba geçti.
In film
'Oynamak' is to play/act. 'Yansıtılmak' is the portrayal of a character in the final product.
Rolünü iyi oynadı.
Sentence Patterns
[Noun] [Noun]-e yansıtıldı.
Işık duvara yansıtıldı.
[Abstract Noun] [Medium]-e yansıtılıyor.
Korku filme yansıtılıyor.
[Economic Term] [Target]-e yansıtılacak.
Vergi fiyatlara yansıtılacak.
[Subject] [Adverb] yansıtılmalı.
Gerçekler tarafsız yansıtılmalı.
[Clause] -diği yansıtılmaktadır.
Halkın mutlu olduğu yansıtılmaktadır.
[Noun] aracılığıyla yansıtılmak.
Ayna aracılığıyla yansıtıldı.
[Noun] yansıtılma biçimi.
Işığın yansıtılma biçimi önemlidir.
[Noun] yansıtılagelen...
Yansıtılagelen bu gelenek...
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
High in news and academic texts; moderate in daily speech.
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Maliyet fiyata yansıdı.
→
Maliyet fiyata yansıtıldı.
'Yansıdı' implies the cost reflected itself. Since someone (the company) did it, use the passive.
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Işık aynayı yansıtıldı.
→
Işık aynaya yansıtıldı.
Use the dative (-a), not the accusative (-ı), for the target surface.
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Haberler gerçeği yansıtıldı.
→
Gerçek haberlere yansıtıldı.
In passive sentences, the thing being reflected becomes the subject.
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Görüntü ekrandan yansıtıldı.
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Görüntü ekrana yansıtıldı.
'Ekrandan' means from the screen. 'Ekrana' means onto the screen.
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Duygularım ona yansıtıldı.
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Duygularım ona yansıdı.
If it happened naturally/unintentionally, 'yansıdı' is better. 'Yansıtıldı' implies a deliberate act.
Tips
The Dative Rule
Always look for the 'to' (-e/-a). You reflect something *to* a surface. Without the dative, the sentence is incomplete.
Finance Context
In Turkish news, 'yansıtılmak' almost always refers to prices. If you hear it, check your wallet!
The Five Syllables
Practice saying 'yan-sı-tıl-mak' slowly. Don't rush the middle syllables.
Academic Tone
Use this word instead of 'gösterilmek' to sound more professional in essays about media or society.
Passive Clue
The '-ıl-' sound is your clue that the action is being done to the subject. Listen for it carefully.
Media Literacy
In Turkey, people often discuss how 'gerçekler' (truths) are 'yansıtılmadığı' (not reflected) in certain media outlets.
Word Family
Learn 'yansıtıcı' (reflector) at the same time. It helps link the concepts.
Projection
In psychology, this word is used for 'projection'. It's a great C1/C2 concept to explore.
TÖMER/YDS
This word frequently appears in the reading sections of Turkish proficiency exams.
Correct Pairing
Pair it with 'ayna' (mirror), 'ekran' (screen), or 'fiyat' (price) for the most natural usage.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Yansı' as 'Yankee' looking in a mirror. He sees himself 'reflected'. Add '-tılmak' to make it passive: 'The Yankee was reflected'.
Visual Association
Imagine a projector in a dark cinema. The beam of light is being 'yansıtılmak' onto the screen.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'yansıtılmak' in three different contexts today: once for a mirror, once for a price, and once for a feeling.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old Turkic root 'yan-' meaning 'to turn back' or 'side'.
Original meaning: To turn back or bounce back from a surface.
TurkicCultural Context
Be careful when saying someone's feelings 'weren't reflected' on their face; it can imply they are cold or hiding something.
English uses 'reflect' for almost everything, but Turkish distinguishes between the act (yansıtmak) and the state of being reflected (yansıtılmak) more strictly.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Physics Lab
- Işık açısı
- Yansıtılma yüzeyi
- Odak noktası
- Kırılma indisi
Newsroom
- Gerçeği yansıtmak
- Kamuoyu algısı
- Haber bülteni
- Dezenformasyon
Accounting Office
- Maliyet yansıtma
- Ek bütçe
- Fatura detayı
- KDV dahil
Art Gallery
- Sanatçının perspektifi
- Dönemin ruhu
- İmgelem
- Estetik yansıma
Psychology Clinic
- Duygu aktarımı
- Bilinçaltı
- Savunma mekanizması
- Yansıtmalı testler
Conversation Starters
"Sizce bu filmde Türk kültürü doğru yansıtılmış mı?"
"Yeni zamların faturaya nasıl yansıtılacağını biliyor musunuz?"
"Medyada olayların tarafsız yansıtıldığına inanıyor musunuz?"
"Işığın bu şekilde yansıtılması sizce de ilginç değil mi?"
"Duygularınızı yazıya yansıtmakta zorlanır mısınız?"
Journal Prompts
Bugün yaşadığın bir olayın günlüğüne nasıl yansıtılmasını istersin?
Kendi karakterinin en çok hangi özelliğinin başkalarına yansıtıldığını düşünüyorsun?
Toplumdaki adaletsizliklerin sanata nasıl yansıtıldığını analiz et.
Bir aynanın karşısında durduğunda, yansıtılan görüntünün ötesinde ne görüyorsun?
Ekonomik zorlukların senin günlük harcamalarına nasıl yansıtıldığını anlat.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but metaphorically. For example, 'His personality is reflected in his work' (Kişiliği işine yansıtılmış). You don't use it for a person physically standing in front of a mirror (use 'görünmek').
Yes, the '-ıl-' suffix makes it inherently passive. If you want the active form, use 'yansıtmak'.
'Yansıdı' means it reflected on its own (like light on water). 'Yansıtıldı' means someone or something projected it (like a projector or a company passing costs).
It's very common in formal contexts like news, business, and school, but less common in casual coffee chats unless discussing prices or movies.
'Maliyet fiyata yansıtıldı.'
Yes, specifically in the sense of a projector showing an image on a screen.
It takes the dative case (-e/-a) for the surface or target of the reflection.
It is considered a mid-to-high register word, perfect for B2 learners and above.
Technically yes, but 'yankılanmak' or 'aksetmek' are more specific for sound.
Yes, the 'ı' in '-tıl-' and '-mak' follows the 'a' in 'yans-'. If the root was different, the suffixes would change.
Test Yourself 200 questions
Write a sentence using 'yansıtılmak' in a financial context.
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Write a sentence about a mirror using 'yansıtılmak'.
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Translate: 'The truth was not reflected in the media.'
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Translate: 'The image will be projected on the screen.'
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Write a sentence about a character's feelings in a book.
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Explain the difference between 'yansıtmak' and 'yansıtılmak' in Turkish.
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Use 'yansıtılmalı' in a sentence about news.
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Translate: 'How was the decision reflected in the report?'
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Write a sentence about a projector.
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Use 'yansıtılamadı' in a sentence.
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Write a formal sentence for a business report.
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Translate: 'The sun's light is reflected on the water.'
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Write a sentence with 'yansıtılma açısı'.
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Translate: 'Was the tax increase reflected in the bill?'
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Use 'yansıtılagelmiştir' in a sentence.
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Describe a mirror reflection using the passive voice.
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Write a sentence about social problems in movies.
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Translate: 'The colors should be reflected in the design.'
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Use 'yansıtılarak' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about a scientific experiment.
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Pronounce 'yansıtılmak' correctly.
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Say 'The light was reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'The cost was reflected in the price' in Turkish.
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Say 'It should be reflected correctly' in Turkish.
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Ask 'Was it reflected in the bill?' in Turkish.
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Explain what 'yansıtılmak' means in English.
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Say 'The truth was not reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'Projected onto the screen' in Turkish.
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Use 'yansıtılmak' in a sentence about art.
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Say 'It will be reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'It is being reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'It can be reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'It could not be reflected' in Turkish.
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Say 'It must be reflected' in Turkish.
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Ask 'Why was it reflected?' in Turkish.
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Say 'Reflected by the mirror' in Turkish.
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Say 'Reflected in the news' in Turkish.
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Say 'Reflected in the report' in Turkish.
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Say 'Reflected in the film' in Turkish.
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Say 'Reflected on the face' in Turkish.
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Listen and identify the verb: 'Işık aynaya yansıtıldı.'
Listen and identify the tense: 'Fiyatlara yansıtılacak.'
Listen and identify the target: 'Ekrana yansıtıldı.'
Listen: 'Maliyet faturaya yansıtılmadı.' Was the cost added?
Listen: 'Gerçek yansıtılmalı.' Is this a command or a suggestion?
Listen: 'Işık yansıtılıyor.' Is it happening now?
Listen: 'Haberlere yansıtılmış.' Did the speaker see it happen?
Listen: 'Yansıtılamadı.' Was it successful?
Listen: 'Neden yansıtıldı?' Is this a question?
Listen: 'Ayna tarafından yansıtıldı.' Who/what did the action?
Listen: 'Fiyatlara yansıtılır.' Is this a general rule?
Listen: 'Yansıtılma süresi.' What is being discussed?
Listen: 'Doğru yansıtılmadı.' Was it correct?
Listen: 'Sözleşmeye yansıtılacak.' What will be updated?
Listen: 'Güzellik yansıtıldı.' What was reflected?
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Summary
'Yansıtılmak' is the passive 'to be reflected'. Use it when an image is projected (physical) or when a cost/feeling is shown in a new place (abstract). Example: 'Maliyet fiyata yansıtıldı' (The cost was reflected in the price).
- Passive form of 'reflect'.
- Used for light, images, and mirrors.
- Common in finance for passing costs.
- Used in art to describe portrayal.
The Dative Rule
Always look for the 'to' (-e/-a). You reflect something *to* a surface. Without the dative, the sentence is incomplete.
Finance Context
In Turkish news, 'yansıtılmak' almost always refers to prices. If you hear it, check your wallet!
The Five Syllables
Practice saying 'yan-sı-tıl-mak' slowly. Don't rush the middle syllables.
Academic Tone
Use this word instead of 'gösterilmek' to sound more professional in essays about media or society.
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