This is the 12378th most frequent Turkish word.
hazırlanıyordu
"Was preparing" or "was getting ready."
In this sentence, 'hazırlanıyordu' is a reflexive verb indicating that Ahmet is actively preparing himself for the exam. The root 'hazır' (ready) forms the basis, with '-lan-' indicating a reflexive action and '-ıyordu' marking past continuous tense.
Ahmet sınava hazırlanıyordu.
Ahmet was preparing for the exam.
Here, 'hazırlanıyordu' functions as a passive verb, implying that the stage was being prepared by someone or something, rather than preparing itself. The context indicates passive construction where the subject is undergoing preparation.
Konser için sahne hazırlanıyordu.
The stage was being prepared for the concert.
In this case, 'hazırlanıyordu' is again reflexive, signifying an individual's act of organizing or getting ready for a journey. The sentence contextualizes the preparation in the scenario of an upcoming long trip.