Meaning
Happening in the near future.
Cultural Background
The phrase 'Pek Yakında' is a nostalgic staple of Turkish cinema history. It was famously used on hand-painted posters in the 60s and 70s. Trailers for Turkish dramas are called 'fragman'. They almost always end with 'Çok Yakında' to keep the massive fanbases engaged on social media. Hosts use 'yakında' to make guests feel that their needs (like tea or food) are being met immediately, even if there's a slight delay. In Turkey, 'Çok yakında' on a shop window is a sign of prestige, signaling that a new investment is coming to the neighborhood.
The Marketing Hook
If you see this on a poster, it almost always refers to a release date within the next 1-4 weeks.
Don't use for distance
If you want to say a place is near, just say 'çok yakın'. Adding the '-da' makes it about time.
Meaning
Happening in the near future.
The Marketing Hook
If you see this on a poster, it almost always refers to a release date within the next 1-4 weeks.
Don't use for distance
If you want to say a place is near, just say 'çok yakın'. Adding the '-da' makes it about time.
Pair with -yor
Even though it's the future, Turks love using the present continuous (-yor) with 'çok yakında' to make it feel more certain.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank to say 'The new season is coming very soon.'
Yeni sezon ___ yakında başlıyor.
'Çok' is the standard intensifier used with 'yakında' to mean 'very soon'.
Which sentence is used for a movie trailer?
A) Çok yakında sinemalarda. B) Çok yakın sinemalarda.
'Yakında' is the adverbial form needed for 'soon'. 'Yakın' is an adjective meaning 'near'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are texting a friend to say you are almost at the cafe.
This indicates you will arrive in a very short time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Yemek ne zaman hazır? B: Merak etme, ___.
This is a common way to reassure someone that food is almost ready.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Turkish 'Soon' Spectrum
Minutes
- • Birazdan
- • Az sonra
Days/Weeks
- • Çok yakında
- • Yakında
Professional
- • En kısa zamanda
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYeni sezon ___ yakında başlıyor.
'Çok' is the standard intensifier used with 'yakında' to mean 'very soon'.
A) Çok yakında sinemalarda. B) Çok yakın sinemalarda.
'Yakında' is the adverbial form needed for 'soon'. 'Yakın' is an adjective meaning 'near'.
You are texting a friend to say you are almost at the cafe.
This indicates you will arrive in a very short time.
A: Yemek ne zaman hazır? B: Merak etme, ___.
This is a common way to reassure someone that food is almost ready.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsUsually no. For today or within the hour, use 'birazdan'. 'Çok yakında' usually means days or weeks.
No, it is strictly for future events. For the recent past, use 'yakın zamanda'.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss, your friends, or in an advertisement.
Just the intensity. 'Çok yakında' is more urgent and common in marketing.
No, the correct superlative is 'En kısa zamanda' (In the shortest time).
Related Phrases
Yakında
similarSoon
Birazdan
specialized formIn a moment
Az sonra
synonymShortly
En kısa zamanda
specialized formAs soon as possible
Gelecekte
contrastIn the future
