Significado
Waiting for the appropriate moment to act.
Contexto cultural
Brewing tea (çay demlemek) is a lesson in 'zamanı gelince'. If you pour it too early, it's 'paşa çayı' (weak). You must wait for the leaves to settle. Farmers in Anatolia use this phrase to describe the patience needed for crops. It's tied to the 'Hıdırellez' festival, marking the 'time' for spring. Screenwriters use this phrase to create suspense. A character will often say it to avoid revealing a family secret until the season finale. In Sufism, 'vakit' (time) is sacred. A dervish is called 'ibnü'l-vakit' (son of the moment). 'Zamanı gelince' reflects this respect for divine timing.
The 'Polite No'
If someone asks you for a favor you don't want to do yet, say 'Zamanı gelince bakarız'. It's a very Turkish way to be non-committal without being rude.
Don't use for appointments
If you have a meeting at 2 PM, don't say 'Zamanı gelince geleceğim'. Say 'Saat ikide orada olacağım'.
Significado
Waiting for the appropriate moment to act.
The 'Polite No'
If someone asks you for a favor you don't want to do yet, say 'Zamanı gelince bakarız'. It's a very Turkish way to be non-committal without being rude.
Don't use for appointments
If you have a meeting at 2 PM, don't say 'Zamanı gelince geleceğim'. Say 'Saat ikide orada olacağım'.
The 'Kısmet' Connection
Pair this phrase with 'Kısmetse' (If it's my destiny) to sound 100% like a native speaker.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Acele etme, her şey ________ ________ düzelecek.
The context of 'don't hurry' and 'everything will be fixed' requires the 'right moment' expression.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Select the natural sentence:
This is the only sentence where 'waiting for the right moment' makes sense.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala taşınmadınız?' Mehmet: '________________.'
Mehmet is explaining that they are waiting for the right moment to move.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosAcele etme, her şey ________ ________ düzelecek.
The context of 'don't hurry' and 'everything will be fixed' requires the 'right moment' expression.
Select the natural sentence:
This is the only sentence where 'waiting for the right moment' makes sense.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala taşınmadınız?' Mehmet: '________________.'
Mehmet is explaining that they are waiting for the right moment to move.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. In very formal settings, 'vakti geldiğinde' is preferred.
No, it is strictly for future or hypothetical situations. For the past, use 'zamanı geldiğinde' (when the time came).
'Zamanla' means 'gradually over time' (e.g., learning a language). 'Zamanı gelince' means 'at one specific right moment'.
Yes, but be careful! 'Vaktim geldi' can sometimes euphemistically mean 'it's my time to die'. Stick to 'zamanı gelince' for general situations.
Frases relacionadas
vakti gelince
synonymWhen the time comes (slightly more formal/traditional).
zamanla
similarOver time / In time.
sırası gelince
specialized formWhen its turn comes.
gün gelince
similarWhen the day comes.
