meydana
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- Meydana is a formal Turkish word meaning 'to the square' or 'into the open'.
- It is primarily used in the phrases 'meydana gelmek' (to occur) and 'meydana getirmek' (to create).
- It is common in news, science, and formal writing to describe events objectively.
- It is a B1-level word that helps distinguish formal Turkish from casual speech.
The Turkish word meydana is essentially the dative case form of the noun meydan, which translates to a 'square', 'public area', or 'open space'. However, in contemporary Turkish usage, it functions predominantly as an adverbial component within specific phrasal verbs, most notably meydana gelmek (to occur, to happen, to come into existence) and meydana getirmek (to create, to bring about, to produce). Understanding this word requires a shift from thinking about a physical location to thinking about the concept of 'visibility' or 'existence'. When something comes meydana, it is as if it has stepped into the public square where everyone can see it. This metaphorical journey from the hidden or non-existent into the visible world is the heart of the word's meaning.
- Core Concept
- The transition from a state of non-existence or latency into a state of manifestation or occurrence.
In daily conversation, you will hear this word used frequently in news reports, scientific discussions, and formal storytelling. While the word olmak also means 'to happen', meydana gelmek carries a slightly more formal and descriptive weight. It suggests a process or a specific event that has materialized. For instance, when describing a natural disaster, a chemical reaction, or a historical shift, meydana is the preferred choice to provide a sense of objectivity and formal clarity. It is a B1 level word because it allows learners to move beyond simple verbs and describe complex events with precision.
Büyük bir patlama meydana geldi ve tüm şehir sarsıldı.
Beyond just 'occurring', the word also appears in the phrase meydana çıkarmak, which means 'to reveal' or 'to bring to light'. This is used when an archaeologist finds a relic, a detective finds a clue, or a person discovers a long-lost truth. Again, the 'square' metaphor holds: you are taking something from the shadows and placing it in the meydan (square) for all to see. This versatile nature makes it an essential tool for any Turkish learner aiming for fluency.
- Etymological Root
- Derived from the Arabic 'maydan', referring to an open field or hippodrome.
Using meydana correctly primarily involves pairing it with the auxiliary verbs gelmek (to come) or getirmek (to bring). The construction [Subject] + meydana + gelmek is intransitive, meaning the subject is the thing that is happening. For example, 'A change occurred' would be Bir değişiklik meydana geldi. Here, the change is the actor performing the action of 'coming into the square'. This is the most common way to describe accidents, natural phenomena, and sudden events.
- Grammar Rule
- Meydana gelmek is an inseparable phrasal verb. The word 'meydana' stays fixed, while 'gelmek' is conjugated for tense and person.
On the other hand, [Subject] + [Object]-i/ı/u/ü + meydana + getirmek is transitive. This means someone or something is 'bringing' an object into existence. This is often used for creation, formation, or causing something. If you want to say 'The architect created this building', you could say Mimar bu binayı meydana getirdi. It carries a sense of craftsmanship and deliberate action. It is also used in chemistry and biology to describe how components form a larger whole, such as 'Cells form tissues'.
Bu proje, birçok uzmanın iş birliği sayesinde meydana getirildi.
Another important usage is meydana çıkmak. This is used when something that was hidden or unknown becomes public or apparent. If a secret is revealed, you use this phrase. It is synonymous with ortaya çıkmak, but meydana çıkmak often feels slightly more dramatic or formal. You might use it when a truth finally surfaces after years of being buried. For learners, mastering these three variations—gelmek, getirmek, çıkmak—covers about 90% of the word's utility in modern Turkish.
If you turn on a Turkish news channel like NTV or TRT Haber, you will hear meydana within the first five minutes. It is the standard vocabulary for reporting traffic accidents, earthquakes, or political incidents. News anchors rarely say 'Bir kaza oldu' (An accident happened); they almost always say 'Bir trafik kazası meydana geldi'. This adds a level of professional distance and gravity to the report. It sounds more authoritative and less like gossip.
- News Context
- 'Deprem meydana geldi' (An earthquake occurred) is the standard journalistic phrase.
In academic settings, specifically in textbooks for history, biology, or chemistry, meydana gelmek and meydana getirmek are omnipresent. A biology teacher might explain how a zygote is formed using the verb meydana gelmek. A history teacher might discuss how the French Revolution was 'brought about' (meydana getirildi) by social unrest. Because it implies a structured process of becoming, it is the perfect verb for explaining cause-and-effect relationships in a scholarly manner.
Laboratuvardaki deney sırasında beklenmedik bir tepkime meydana geldi.
In literature and formal speeches, meydana is used to evoke a sense of manifestation. When a hero 'steps into the fray', the phrase meydana atılmak is used. This literally means throwing oneself into the square (the arena of action). It paints a vivid picture of someone entering a public space to take a stand or fight. Thus, while it has very practical uses in news and science, it also retains a poetic, classical weight in Turkish storytelling.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is overusing meydana gelmek in casual, everyday contexts. While it is grammatically correct to say 'Dün partide ne meydana geldi?' (What occurred at the party yesterday?), it sounds incredibly stiff and robotic. In casual settings, you should use olmak. Save meydana gelmek for events that have a certain magnitude or for when you want to sound formal. Using it to describe why you were late for coffee will make you sound like a news reporter from the 1970s.
- Mistake #1: Over-formality
- Using 'meydana gelmek' for trivial personal events like losing keys or meeting a friend.
Another common error is confusing meydana gelmek with meydana getirmek. Remember that gelmek (to come) is for things that happen on their own or are the subject of the sentence. Getirmek (to bring) requires an object. If you say 'The artist occurred a painting', it makes no sense. You must say 'The artist brought a painting into being' (Sanatçı bir tablo meydana getirdi). Learners often mix these up because the English 'to form' can be both transitive and intransitive, but in Turkish, the distinction is strictly maintained by the choice of the auxiliary verb.
*Hata: Yağmur nedeniyle kaza meydana getirdi.
Doğru: Yağmur nedeniyle kaza meydana geldi.
Lastly, don't confuse meydan (the noun) with meydana (the adverbial phrase). If you want to say 'I am in the square', you say Meydandayım. If you say Meydanayım, you are saying 'I am to the square', which is incomplete and confusing. The 'a' at the end of meydana is the dative suffix indicating direction, which is why it works with verbs of motion like 'coming' and 'bringing'.
Turkish has several ways to express the idea of occurrence, each with its own nuance. The most basic is olmak. It is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of Turkish verbs. Use it for everything from 'to be' to 'to happen'. It is less formal than meydana gelmek and is the default choice for daily life. If a friend asks 'What happened?', they say 'Ne oldu?', never 'Ne meydana geldi?'.
- Comparison: Olmak vs. Meydana Gelmek
- 'Olmak' is general and informal. 'Meydana gelmek' is specific, formal, and often implies a process of manifestation.
Another strong alternative is ortaya çıkmak. This literally means 'to come out to the middle'. It is very close to meydana gelmek but emphasizes the 'appearing' aspect more than the 'happening' aspect. If a new problem arises, you can use either, but ortaya çıkmak is slightly more common for abstract ideas and problems. For scientific or very formal contexts, you might encounter vuku bulmak. This is an Ottoman-rooted expression that is extremely formal and usually only found in legal documents or high literature.
Yeni kanıtlar ortaya çıktı ve dava seyri değişti.
If you are talking about 'forming' or 'constituting', oluşmak is a great synonym for the passive sense of meydana gelmek. For example, 'The mountains were formed' is Dağlar oluştu. This is often preferred in geography and geology. Choosing between these words depends entirely on the 'flavor' of the sentence you want to create: casual (olmak), formal (meydana gelmek), or specific/scientific (oluşmak).
How Formal Is It?
"Konferans sırasında teknik bir aksaklık meydana geldi."
"Yolda bir kaza meydana gelmiş."
"Ne oldu? (Instead of 'meydana geldi')"
"Sihirbazın şapkasından bir tavşan meydana çıktı!"
"Meydanı boş buldun tabii! (You found the square empty/no one's watching!)"
حقيقة ممتعة
In many Middle Eastern and Balkan languages, 'meydan' still refers to the central square of a town. In Turkish, it evolved into an abstract concept of 'existence' or 'happening'.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the 'y' as a hard 'j' (like 'mej-da-na').
- Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
- Shortening the final 'a' too much.
- Confusing it with the English word 'maiden' due to phonetic similarity.
- Misplacing the stress in the compound 'meydana gelmek'.
مستوى الصعوبة
Common in newspapers, easy to recognize once the phrasal verb is learned.
Requires understanding the difference between transitive and intransitive auxiliaries.
Hard to use naturally without sounding too formal or robotic.
Very frequent in news broadcasts and formal speeches.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Dative Case usage for direction
Meydan + a = Meydana (To the square)
Auxiliary Verbs (Bileşik Fiiller)
Meydana + gelmek (Intransitive compound verb)
Transitive vs Intransitive
Gelmek (Intransitive) vs Getirmek (Transitive)
Noun Clauses with -diği
Olayın meydana geldiği yer (The place where the event occurred)
Passive Voice with Compound Verbs
Meydana getir-il-di (It was brought into being)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Bir kaza meydana geldi.
An accident happened.
Simple past tense of 'meydana gelmek'.
Büyük bir yangın meydana geldi.
A big fire occurred.
Focus on the noun 'yangın' as the subject.
Dün bir fırtına meydana geldi.
A storm occurred yesterday.
Time adverb 'dün' used with the phrase.
Burada ne meydana geldi?
What happened here?
Question form using 'ne'.
Güzel şeyler meydana gelecek.
Good things will happen.
Future tense suffix '-ecek'.
Bir hata meydana geldi.
An error occurred.
Common phrase in technology.
Toplantıda bir sorun meydana geldi.
A problem occurred at the meeting.
Locative case '-da' used for the location.
Yeni bir olay meydana geldi.
A new event occurred.
Adjective 'yeni' modifying 'olay'.
Şehirde büyük bir kutlama meydana geldi.
A big celebration took place in the city.
Using 'meydana gelmek' for a planned event.
Sarsıntı gece saatlerinde meydana geldi.
The tremor occurred during the night hours.
Temporal phrase 'gece saatlerinde'.
İki araba arasında çarpışma meydana geldi.
A collision occurred between two cars.
Using 'arasında' (between) to specify location.
Deney sırasında bir patlama meydana geldi.
An explosion occurred during the experiment.
Postposition 'sırasında' (during).
Bu bölgede sık sık deprem meydana gelir.
Earthquakes occur frequently in this region.
Aorist tense '-er' for habitual actions.
Sokakta kavga meydana geldi.
A fight occurred on the street.
Simple noun-subject relationship.
Maçta sakatlık meydana geldi.
An injury occurred during the match.
Locative 'maçta'.
Gökyüzünde garip bir ışık meydana geldi.
A strange light appeared (occurred) in the sky.
Adjective 'garip' (strange).
Hükümet, yeni bir iş birliği meydana getirdi.
The government brought about a new cooperation.
Transitive use with 'meydana getirmek'.
Bu kitap, uzun araştırmalar sonucu meydana geldi.
This book came into being as a result of long research.
Ablative 'sonucu' indicating cause.
Ekonomik kriz nedeniyle birçok sorun meydana geldi.
Many problems occurred due to the economic crisis.
Compound noun 'ekonomik kriz'.
Mimar, şehre yeni bir soluk meydana getirdi.
The architect brought a new breath (life) to the city.
Metaphorical use of 'meydana getirmek'.
Gizli belgeler sonunda meydana çıktı.
Secret documents finally came to light.
Using 'meydana çıkmak' for revelation.
İki ülke arasında bir gerginlik meydana geldi.
A tension occurred between the two countries.
Abstract noun 'gerginlik' as subject.
Bu sanat eseri nasıl meydana getirildi?
How was this work of art created?
Passive voice 'getirildi'.
Yoğun kar yağışı sebebiyle ulaşımda aksamalar meydana geldi.
Disruptions occurred in transportation due to heavy snowfall.
Formal cause-effect sentence structure.
Toplumsal değişimler, uzun bir süreçte meydana gelir.
Social changes occur over a long process.
General truth using the aorist tense.
Bilim insanları, yeni bir element meydana getirmeyi başardılar.
Scientists succeeded in creating a new element.
Infinitive '-meyi' with 'başarmak'.
Siyasi boşluk, yeni bir liderin meydana çıkmasına yol açtı.
The political vacuum led to the emergence of a new leader.
Dative gerund 'çıkmasına' with 'yol açmak'.
Yatırımlar, bölgede büyük bir ekonomik kalkınma meydana getirdi.
Investments brought about a great economic development in the region.
Transitive construction with abstract object.
Bu olayların nasıl meydana geldiği henüz bilinmiyor.
It is not yet known how these events occurred.
Noun clause using '-diği' participle.
Kültürlerin etkileşimi, benzersiz bir sentez meydana getirdi.
The interaction of cultures created a unique synthesis.
Abstract subject 'etkileşimi'.
İhmal yüzünden büyük bir çevre felaketi meydana geldi.
A major environmental disaster occurred due to negligence.
Postposition 'yüzünden' for negative cause.
Onun cesareti, halkta büyük bir umut meydana getirdi.
His/her courage created a great hope in the people.
Locative 'halkta' showing where the effect occurred.
Yüzyıllar süren evrim, bu karmaşık yapıyı meydana getirmiştir.
Evolution lasting centuries has brought this complex structure into being.
Formal past tense '-miştir'.
Anlaşmazlıkların temelinde yatan nedenler gün yüzüne meydana çıktı.
The reasons underlying the disagreements came to light.
Metaphorical use with 'temelinde yatan'.
Sanayi Devrimi, Avrupa'da köklü değişimler meydana getirmiştir.
The Industrial Revolution brought about radical changes in Europe.
Historical analysis register.
Düşünce sistemindeki bu kayma, yeni bir felsefi akımı meydana getirdi.
This shift in the thought system created a new philosophical movement.
Highly abstract subject and object.
Olayın meydana geliş şekli, şüpheleri artırıyor.
The manner in which the event occurred increases suspicions.
Compound noun 'meydana geliş şekli'.
Teknolojik ilerleme, iş gücü piyasasında yeni dinamikler meydana getiriyor.
Technological progress is creating new dynamics in the labor market.
Present continuous '-iyor' for ongoing trends.
Bir kaos ortamının meydana gelmesi, otoriteyi sarsabilir.
The occurrence of a chaotic environment can shake authority.
Subordinate clause 'gelmesi' as subject.
Bu iki kimyasalın birleşimi, zehirli bir gaz meydana getirir.
The combination of these two chemicals produces a toxic gas.
Scientific fact in aorist tense.
Varlığın özünde meydana gelen bu titreşimler, evrenin temelidir.
These vibrations occurring at the core of existence are the foundation of the universe.
Metaphysical/Scientific register.
Yazar, eserinde toplumsal yaraları tüm çıplaklığıyla meydana sermiştir.
The author has laid bare the social wounds in his/her work.
Idiomatic use of 'meydana sermek' (to lay bare).
Özgürlük arayışı, tarihin her döneminde benzer direnişler meydana getirmiştir.
The quest for freedom has brought about similar resistances in every period of history.
Universal historical claim.
Zihinsel süreçlerin nasıl bir bilinç meydana getirdiği hâlâ bir muammadır.
How mental processes create a consciousness is still an enigma.
Complex noun clause with 'nasıl'.
Kolektif bilincin meydana getirdiği bu semboller, kültürel kimliğin parçasıdır.
These symbols created by the collective consciousness are part of cultural identity.
Participial phrase 'meydana getirdiği'.
Hukuki düzenlemelerin meydana getireceği sonuçlar titizlikle analiz edilmelidir.
The results that the legal regulations will bring about must be analyzed meticulously.
Future participle 'getireceği' modifying 'sonuçlar'.
Anlatıda meydana gelen bu kırılma noktası, okuyucuyu şaşırtmayı amaçlar.
This breaking point occurring in the narrative aims to surprise the reader.
Literary criticism terminology.
İnsan iradesinin meydana getirdiği bu muazzam eserler, ölümsüzlüğün kanıtıdır.
These magnificent works created by human will are proof of immortality.
Philosophical/High formal register.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— An error occurred. Commonly used in software and tech.
Sistemde bir hata meydana geldi.
— An accident occurred. Standard news phrase.
D-100 karayolunda kaza meydana geldi.
— To make/bring about a change.
Bu yeni kanun büyük bir değişiklik meydana getirecek.
— To create a difference.
Eğitim, insanların hayatında büyük bir fark meydana getirir.
— To create a work (art/literature).
Yazar, on yıl boyunca bu eseri meydana getirmek için çalıştı.
— To create an effect.
İlacın vücutta nasıl bir etki meydana getirdiği araştırılıyor.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Means 'obvious' or 'in the square', whereas 'meydana' implies movement or transition.
Means 'to the middle'. While similar, 'meydana' is slightly more formal.
Means 'to the area/field'. Used for physical spaces or specific professional fields, not usually for 'occurring'.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To challenge someone or something; to defy.
Zamana meydan okuyan binalar hala ayakta.
Common— To be revealed; to appear in public.
Onun yalanları sonunda meydana çıktı.
Common— To reveal; to bring something hidden to light.
Arkeologlar eski bir şehri meydana çıkardılar.
Formal— To take advantage of the absence of authority or competition.
Meydanı boş bulunca istediği gibi at koşturuyor.
Informal— To be spread out in public; for secrets to be revealed to everyone.
Aile sırları meydana döküldü.
Informal— To not give an opportunity; to prevent something from happening.
Dedikodulara meydan vermemek için dikkatli davrandı.
Formal— The arena of the brave; a place where one's true strength is tested.
Siyaset bir er meydanıdır.
Literary/Cultural— To occur or happen (often used as a literal phrasal verb).
Beklenmedik bir durum meydana geldi.
Neutral/Formal— To display or expose something clearly.
Tüm delilleri mahkemenin önüne meydana serdi.
Formalسهل الخلط
Both mean 'to happen'.
'Olmak' is general and casual; 'meydana gelmek' is formal and specific to manifest events.
Ne oldu
أنماط الجُمل
[Olay] meydana geldi.
Fırtına meydana geldi.
[Kişi] [Nesne] meydana getirdi.
Ali bir grup meydana getirdi.
[Sebep] nedeniyle [Sonuç] meydana geldi.
Yağmur nedeniyle sel meydana geldi.
[Nesne]'nin meydana gelmesi [Fiil].
Sorunun meydana gelmesi bizi üzdü.
[Olay]'ın meydana geldiği [Yer/Zaman].
Kazanın meydana geldiği kavşak kapatıldı.
[Soyut Kavram] meydana getirmek.
Güven ortamı meydana getirmek zordur.
[Durum] meydana gelmedikçe [Sonuç].
Uzlaşma meydana gelmedikçe barış olmaz.
Meydana sermek/dökmek.
Tüm gerçekleri meydana serdi.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
High in formal/written Turkish; Medium in spoken Turkish.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine a big city 'Meydan' (square). Everything that happens in the square is 'Meydana Gelmek' (Coming to the square). If you see it in the square, it has happened!
ربط بصري
Visualize a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat in the middle of a town square. The rabbit 'meydana geldi' (occurred/appeared) in the 'meydan'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to write three sentences about a news event you saw today using 'meydana geldi', 'meydana getirdi', and 'meydana çıktı'.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Arabic word 'maydān' (ميدان), which means an open space, a field, or a hippodrome.
المعنى الأصلي: A place for public gatherings or horse racing.
Semitic (Arabic) into Turkic (Turkish).السياق الثقافي
No specific sensitivities, but avoid 'meydan dayağı' (public beating) in polite or sensitive contexts as it refers to a historical form of punishment.
English speakers often use 'take place' or 'happen'. 'Meydana gelmek' is the closest equivalent to 'to take place' in formal settings.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
News Reports
- Kaza meydana geldi
- Deprem meydana geldi
- Olaylar meydana geldi
- Hasar meydana geldi
Science/Biology
- Tepkime meydana geldi
- Hücreler meydana getirir
- Yapı meydana gelir
- Sonuç meydana getirir
History
- Savaş meydana geldi
- Devrim meydana geldi
- Değişim meydana getirdi
- Akım meydana çıktı
Law
- Suç meydana geldi
- Deliller meydana çıktı
- İhmal meydana geldi
- Durum meydana getirdi
Art/Literature
- Eser meydana getirmek
- Karakter meydana getirmek
- Üslup meydana getirmek
- Duygu meydana getirmek
بدايات محادثة
"Şehrinizde son zamanlarda ilginç bir olay meydana geldi mi?"
"Teknolojinin hayatımızda ne gibi değişiklikler meydana getirdiğini düşünüyorsunuz?"
"Sizce bir sanat eserini meydana getiren en önemli şey nedir?"
"Dün haberlerde hangi kazanın meydana geldiğini duydunuz mu?"
"Yeni bir dil öğrenmek zihninizde nasıl bir değişim meydana getirdi?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Bugün hayatımda meydana gelen en önemli üç olayı yazıyorum.
Gelecekte dünyada meydana gelmesini istediğim büyük değişimler nelerdir?
Kendi çabalarımla meydana getirdiğim bir başarı hikayesini anlatıyorum.
Bir sırrım meydana çıksaydı ne hissederdim?
Toplumda meydana gelen huzursuzlukların nedenleri üzerine bir analiz.
Summary
Think of 'meydana' as 'manifestation'. While 'olmak' is for everyday 'happening', 'meydana gelmek' is for events that 'come into the light' or occur in a significant, observable way. Example: 'Büyük bir değişim meydana geldi' (A great change occurred).
- Meydana is a formal Turkish word meaning 'to the square' or 'into the open'.
- It is primarily used in the phrases 'meydana gelmek' (to occur) and 'meydana getirmek' (to create).
- It is common in news, science, and formal writing to describe events objectively.
- It is a B1-level word that helps distinguish formal Turkish from casual speech.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات general
aksine
B1على العكس من ذلك، أنا سعيد.
aktarmak
B1نقل الأموال أو البيانات من مكان إلى آخر.
aktif
B1نشيط أو فعال؛ يستخدم لوصف شخص كثير الحركة أو نظام قيد التشغيل.
akıbet
C1العاقبة أو المصير النهائي لشيء ما. 'عاقبة الصبر الجنة.'
akıl
A2mind, intellect, wisdom
algılamak
B2إدراك شيء ما من خلال الحواس أو العقل.
alternatif
B1An option or choice other than the present
alçak
B1هذه الطاولة منخفضة (alçak) جداً.
ana
B1رئيسي، أساسي. 'الطريق الرئيسي مزدحم' (Ana yol kalabalık). 'الفكرة الرئيسية للقصة' (قصة ana fikri).
aniden
B1فجأة؛ بطريقة غير متوقعة وسريعة.