gelmek
verb
Pronunciation: /gel-MEK/
English Meaning
to come
“gelmek” in Example Sentences
Buraya gel.
Come here.
Yarın bize gelir misin?
Will you come to our place tomorrow?
Otobüs geldi, hadi binelim.
The bus has come — let's get on.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| geliyorum | I am coming |
| geldim | I came |
Usage Note
'Kolay gelsin' (may it come easy) is a friendly phrase said to someone who is working.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'kel-mek'.
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