qeyd olunur ki
Formal Noted Statement
qeyd olunur ki is a high-level formal construction used to report information objectively. It translates to 'It is noted that...' or 'It is mentioned that...' and is a staple of administrative and legal Azerbaijani.
How It Works
The expression consists of three parts:
1. Qeyd: A noun meaning 'note' or 'mention'.
2. Olunur: The present tense form of the passive stem olunmaq. Together, qeyd olunmaq means 'to be noted'.
3. Ki: The subordinating conjunction 'that'.
Usage Rules:
- Formal Variant: The phrase qeyd edilir ki is a highly common and interchangeable synonym using the passive auxiliary edilmək.
- Source Placement: The source of the information (report, article, law) usually appears at the beginning of the sentence in the locative case.
- Punctuation: In Azerbaijani, the conjunction ki must always be followed by a comma when introducing a subordinate clause.
- Register: This is a hallmark of the Rəsmi-işgüzar üslub (Official-Documentary Style). In casual speech, Azerbaijanis prefer active forms like deyirlər ki ('they say that').
- Grammatical Function: In this construction, the clause following ki functions as a mübtəda budaq cümləsi (subject clause), meaning the entire following statement acts as the subject of the impersonal verb.
- Tense Variations: While olunur (present) is common for ongoing relevance, qeyd olunub ki (perfect) is used if the act of noting is viewed as a completed event in a specific document.
Examples (4)
- Hesabatda qeyd olunur ki, son bir ildə müraciətlərin sayı iki dəfə artıb.
It is noted in the report that the number of applications has doubled in the last year.
Word by Word: Report-in-the note is-being-done that, last one year-in applications-of number two times increased.
A classic administrative sentence where the source (report) is in the locative case.
- Qanunvericilikdə qeyd olunur ki, hər bir vətəndaşın sosial təminat hüququ vardır.
It is noted in the legislation that every citizen has the right to social security.
Word by Word: Legislation-in note is-being-done that, every one citizen-of social security right exists.
Used here to cite a legal fact objectively.
- Məqalədə xüsusi qeyd olunur ki, yeni texnologiyalar təhsil sistemini tamamilə dəyişəcək.
It is specifically noted in the article that new technologies will completely change the education system.
Word by Word: Article-in special note is-being-done that, new technologies education system-acc completely will-change.
The adverb 'xüsusi' (special/specifically) is often used with this pattern to highlight importance.
- Sənəddə qeyd olunub ki, layihə gələn ay başa çatmalıdır.
It has been noted in the document that the project must be completed next month.
Word by Word: Document-in note has-been-done that, project coming month head-to must-reach.
Uses the perfect tense (-ub) to indicate the information was already recorded in the document.
Common Mistakes
Omitting the comma after 'ki'.
Hesabatda qeyd olunur ki son bir ildə...Hesabatda qeyd olunur ki, son bir ildə...In Azerbaijani orthography, the subordinating conjunction 'ki' must be followed by a comma when it introduces a new clause.
Both are correct; the passive with 'məqalədə' is a common formal style.
Different MeaningMəqalə qeyd edir ki...Məqalədə qeyd olunur ki...'Məqalə qeyd edir ki...' is correct: 'The article notes that...'. In formal reports, the passive 'Məqalədə qeyd olunur ki...' ('In the article, it is noted that...') is also very common.
How It Connects
Learn This First
To understand 'qeyd olunur ki', a learner needs to be familiar with how the particle 'ki' introduces complement clauses in Azerbaijani. Additionally, knowledge of the passive voice (specifically the impersonal passive) is required to understand how 'qeyd etmək' (to note) becomes 'qeyd olunur' (it is noted).
- ki (tamamlıq cümləsi)Complement Clause with Ki
The pattern 'qeyd olunur ki' functions as a complement clause head, using 'ki' to link the main formal statement to the subordinate clause.
Level 5 - Impersonal passive
The verb 'olunur' is an impersonal passive form of 'olmaq', which is essential for understanding the 'it is [verb]-ed' structure.
Level 4 - -ılırPresent Passive
The pattern uses the present passive suffix to indicate an ongoing or general state of being noted.
Level 4
Related Patterns
- bildirilir kiImpersonal Reported Statement
A similar formal reporting formula meaning 'it is reported/stated that', though 'qeyd olunur' implies the information is specifically recorded or highlighted.
Level 5 - hesab olunur kiEvaluative Formula Hesab Olunur Ki
Another impersonal passive formula meaning 'it is considered that', used for opinions or evaluations rather than just recorded facts.
Level 5 - iddia olunur kiReported Allegation
A formal passive formula meaning 'it is alleged/claimed that', used when the information is not yet verified as a fact.
Level 5 - ki (qüvvətləndirici)Emphatic Ki
While 'ki' here functions as a conjunction, it is related to the broader use of 'ki' in Azerbaijani to introduce clauses, specifically forming a 'mübtəda budaq cümləsi' (subject clause) where the following information acts as the logical subject.
Level 3 - Impersonal passive construction
The general category of impersonal passive constructions to which 'qeyd olunur ki' belongs.
Level 5 - qeyd etmək lazımdır kiNecessary-noting Frame
A related phrase meaning 'it is necessary to note that', used to emphasize a specific point in an argument.
Level 6
Words in This Pattern
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