A1 Expression 중립

birazdan geliyorum

I am coming in a bit

Arriving shortly.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'birazdan' is flexible. In a social context, it might mean 15 minutes, whereas in a business context, it should mean less than 5. Due to traffic, 'birazdan geliyorum' is often sent as a courtesy even if the person knows they might be 20 minutes late. Hosts will often say 'birazdan geliyor' to guests to reassure them that food or other guests are arriving soon, maintaining the flow of the evening. On WhatsApp, sending 'birazdan geliyorum' is often followed by a 'Live Location' share in modern Turkish dating or friend groups.

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The 'Traffic' Excuse

In Istanbul, if you say 'birazdan geliyorum', people will assume you are stuck in traffic. It's the universal excuse.

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Don't over-promise

If you are still an hour away, don't use this. Use 'Bir saate gelirim' (I'll come in an hour) instead.

Arriving shortly.

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The 'Traffic' Excuse

In Istanbul, if you say 'birazdan geliyorum', people will assume you are stuck in traffic. It's the universal excuse.

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Don't over-promise

If you are still an hour away, don't use this. Use 'Bir saate gelirim' (I'll come in an hour) instead.

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Politeness

Always add 'Tamam' or 'Pardon' to make it sound friendlier.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

Neredesin? ______ geliyorum.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan

The correct temporal adverb is 'birazdan' (in a bit).

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'll be there in 5 minutes'?

Arkadaşın seni bekliyor. Ne dersin?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan geliyorum.

'Birazdan geliyorum' is the standard way to announce a near arrival.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Çay hazır, hadi gel!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: birazdan geliyorum

Mehmet is saying he will be there shortly for the tea.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are in a taxi, 2 minutes away from the meeting point.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan geliyorum.

This phrase informs the other person of your imminent arrival.

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시각 학습 자료

Speed of Arrival

Hemen
1-2 mins Immediately
Birazdan
5-15 mins Shortly
Sonra
30+ mins Later

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Neredesin? ______ geliyorum.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan

The correct temporal adverb is 'birazdan' (in a bit).

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I'll be there in 5 minutes'? Choose A1

Arkadaşın seni bekliyor. Ne dersin?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan geliyorum.

'Birazdan geliyorum' is the standard way to announce a near arrival.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Ayşe: 'Çay hazır, hadi gel!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ______.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: birazdan geliyorum

Mehmet is saying he will be there shortly for the tea.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are in a taxi, 2 minutes away from the meeting point.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birazdan geliyorum.

This phrase informs the other person of your imminent arrival.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

No, it's culturally elastic. It can mean anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes.

It's better for spoken language or instant messaging. In emails, use 'Kısa süre içinde orada olacağım'.

'Birazdan' is for minutes/hours. 'Yakında' is for days/weeks/months.

No, it's neutral and acceptable if you are actually arriving soon.

'Biraz sonra' is also correct and very similar, but 'birazdan' is slightly more common in spoken Turkish.

Yes, but it sounds more like a formal promise than a natural update.

Use 'Hemen geliyorum'.

Say 'Birazdan geliyoruz' (We are coming in a bit).

Only with close friends. It's very informal/slang.

Yes, you can say it to your family when you are near the house.

No, for a bus you would say 'Otobüs birazdan geliyor'.

'Birazdan gidiyorum' (I'm leaving in a bit).

No, it should be clearly pronounced.

Yes, it applies to any mode of transport.

관련 표현

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hemen geliyorum

similar

I'm coming immediately

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gelmek üzereyim

specialized form

I am about to arrive

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yoldayım

builds on

I am on the way

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birazdan oradayım

synonym

I'll be there in a bit

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şimdi geliyorum

similar

I'm coming now

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geç kalıyorum

contrast

I am running late

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