Bedeutung
it will be ready soon
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Turkish homes, saying 'birazdan hazır' is a way to make the guest feel cared for without making them feel like they are a burden. It creates a relaxed atmosphere. In Turkish 'Esnaf' (tradesman) culture, this phrase is used to maintain a bond of trust. Even if a job is difficult, 'birazdan hazır' keeps the customer engaged. Digital interfaces in Turkey use this phrase to humanize technology. It feels more personal than 'Loading...'. Be aware that 'birazdan' can be elastic. In a social context, it might mean 5 minutes, but it could also mean 20. It's more about the *intent* of being ready soon.
The 5-Minute Rule
If it takes more than 10 minutes, 'birazdan' might be too optimistic. Use it for things that are truly almost done.
Don't forget the -dan
Saying 'biraz hazır' sounds like you are only partially finished with a task, which can be confusing.
Bedeutung
it will be ready soon
The 5-Minute Rule
If it takes more than 10 minutes, 'birazdan' might be too optimistic. Use it for things that are truly almost done.
Don't forget the -dan
Saying 'biraz hazır' sounds like you are only partially finished with a task, which can be confusing.
Add 'olur'
Adding 'olur' at the end (Birazdan hazır olur) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Politeness
In a restaurant, always add 'efendim' (Birazdan hazır, efendim) for a premium service feel.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank to say 'The tea is ready in a bit.'
Çay _______ hazır.
We use 'birazdan' to indicate 'in a short while'.
Which response is most appropriate for a waiter to give a customer?
Müşteri: 'Yemeğim ne zaman gelir?'
This is the polite, standard way to reassure a customer.
Match the phrase to the correct time frame.
Birazdan hazır
'Birazdan' refers to the immediate future, usually within minutes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hadi çıkalım! B: Tamam, _______ hazırım.
'Birazdan hazırım' means 'I'll be ready in a bit'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Soon vs. Very Soon
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÇay _______ hazır.
We use 'birazdan' to indicate 'in a short while'.
Müşteri: 'Yemeğim ne zaman gelir?'
This is the polite, standard way to reassure a customer.
Birazdan hazır
'Birazdan' refers to the immediate future, usually within minutes.
A: Hadi çıkalım! B: Tamam, _______ hazırım.
'Birazdan hazırım' means 'I'll be ready in a bit'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's subjective. It generally means anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes depending on the context.
Yes! 'Birazdan hazırım' means 'I'll be ready in a bit'.
'Az sonra' is slightly more formal and common in broadcasting. 'Birazdan' is more common in daily conversation.
No, it's an adjective. The verb is 'hazırlanmak' (to get ready) or 'hazırlamak' (to prepare).
No, you would say 'Birazdan hazır olur musun?' (Will you be ready in a bit?).
Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for the workplace.
Use 'Şimdi hazır' or just 'Hazır!'.
It's the ablative case, used here to show the starting point in time.
No, for schedules, use 'kalkmak üzere' or 'birazdan kalkıyor'.
Yes, it is standard Turkish used from Istanbul to Erzurum.
Verwandte Redewendungen
az sonra
synonymin a little while
şimdi geliyor
similarit's coming now
hazırlanıyor
builds onit is being prepared
yakında
contrastsoon
eli kulağında
specialized formimminent
