المعنى
Arriving shortly.
خلفية ثقافية
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.
The 'Traffic' Excuse
In Istanbul, if you say 'birazdan geliyorum', people will assume you are stuck in traffic. It's the universal excuse.
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.
المعنى
Arriving shortly.
The 'Traffic' Excuse
In Istanbul, if you say 'birazdan geliyorum', people will assume you are stuck in traffic. It's the universal excuse.
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.
Politeness
Always add 'Tamam' or 'Pardon' to make it sound friendlier.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Neredesin? ______ geliyorum.
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?
'Birazdan geliyorum' is the standard way to announce a near arrival.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Çay hazır, hadi gel!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ______.'
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.
This phrase informs the other person of your imminent arrival.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Speed of Arrival
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينNeredesin? ______ geliyorum.
The correct temporal adverb is 'birazdan' (in a bit).
Arkadaşın seni bekliyor. Ne dersin?
'Birazdan geliyorum' is the standard way to announce a near arrival.
Ayşe: 'Çay hazır, hadi gel!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ______.'
Mehmet is saying he will be there shortly for the tea.
You are in a taxi, 2 minutes away from the meeting point.
This phrase informs the other person of your imminent arrival.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, 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.
عبارات ذات صلة
hemen geliyorum
similarI'm coming immediately
gelmek üzereyim
specialized formI am about to arrive
yoldayım
builds onI am on the way
birazdan oradayım
synonymI'll be there in a bit
şimdi geliyorum
similarI'm coming now
geç kalıyorum
contrastI am running late
