Bedeutung
Wishing someone recovery from illness.
Kultureller Hintergrund
It is common to say 'Geçmiş olsun' even to strangers. If you see someone sneeze on a bus, or if a waiter drops a tray, saying it is a sign of being a 'kibar' (polite) person. When visiting a sick person (hasta ziyareti), you never go empty-handed. Cologne (kolonya) and sweets or soup are standard, and 'Geçmiş olsun' is the first thing said upon entering. On social media, if someone posts a photo from a hospital or mentions a problem, the comments will be 90% 'Geçmiş olsun' or 'G.O.' (the shorthand version). Sometimes people follow 'Geçmiş olsun' with 'Nazar değdi' (The evil eye touched you), implying the misfortune was caused by envy, which helps the person feel less 'at fault' for their luck.
The 'Size de' Rule
If someone says 'Geçmiş olsun' to you, always respond with 'Sağ ol' (informal) or 'Teşekkür ederim' (neutral). If the situation affected them too, say 'Size de geçmiş olsun.'
Avoid the 'Death' Trap
Never use this for a death. It's the most common mistake for foreigners and can be seen as very insensitive.
Bedeutung
Wishing someone recovery from illness.
The 'Size de' Rule
If someone says 'Geçmiş olsun' to you, always respond with 'Sağ ol' (informal) or 'Teşekkür ederim' (neutral). If the situation affected them too, say 'Size de geçmiş olsun.'
Avoid the 'Death' Trap
Never use this for a death. It's the most common mistake for foreigners and can be seen as very insensitive.
The Sneeze Rule
While 'Çok yaşa' is the standard for a sneeze, 'Geçmiş olsun' is also common if the person seems to have a persistent cold.
Teste dich selbst
Match the situation with the correct Turkish phrase.
1. A friend has the flu. 2. A friend's grandfather passed away. 3. A friend is taking a big test tomorrow.
Geçmiş olsun is for illness, Başınız sağ olsun for death, and Başarılar for future success.
Complete the dialogue.
Ali: Çok kötüyüm, dün gece kaza yaptım. Veli: Hadi ya! Çok _______ _______.
Veli needs to show empathy for Ali's car accident.
Which of these is the most formal way to wish someone recovery in an email?
Choose the best option:
'Acil şifalar dilerim' is the formal standard for professional or serious medical contexts.
What is the most natural response to 'Geçmiş olsun'?
Ayşe: Geçmiş olsun Fatma. Fatma: _________.
The standard response to well-wishes is to thank the person and wish them health.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Geçmiş Olsun
Health
- • Flu
- • Surgery
- • Headache
Accidents
- • Car crash
- • Dropped phone
- • Tripping
Stress
- • Bad exam
- • Work crisis
- • Breakup
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben1. A friend has the flu. 2. A friend's grandfather passed away. 3. A friend is taking a big test tomorrow.
Geçmiş olsun is for illness, Başınız sağ olsun for death, and Başarılar for future success.
Ali: Çok kötüyüm, dün gece kaza yaptım. Veli: Hadi ya! Çok _______ _______.
Veli needs to show empathy for Ali's car accident.
Choose the best option:
'Acil şifalar dilerim' is the formal standard for professional or serious medical contexts.
Ayşe: Geçmiş olsun Fatma. Fatma: _________.
The standard response to well-wishes is to thank the person and wish them health.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes! If a friend goes through a breakup, 'Geçmiş olsun' is a kind way to acknowledge their pain and hope they move past it.
Absolutely. It's a neutral, respectful phrase. For extra respect, use 'Geçmiş olsun Efendim' or 'Size geçmiş olsun.'
You can still say it. It acknowledges that they *were* sick and you are glad it's (hopefully) over.
In texting, people sometimes just write 'G.O.' or 'Gecmis olsun' without the Turkish characters.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Acil şifalar
specialized formUrgent healing
Allah şifa versin
similarMay God give healing
Başınız sağ olsun
contrastMay your head be healthy
Kolay gelsin
similarMay it come easy
Gözün aydın
contrastMay your eye be bright
