Meaning
Ordering someone to arrive right now.
Cultural Background
In Turkey, 'Hemen gel' is often used as a sign of hospitality. If a neighbor smells something good cooking, they might be told 'Hemen gel' to share the meal. In the fast-paced life of Istanbul, 'Hemen gel' is used constantly in traffic or when meeting at busy transit hubs like Kadıköy or Beşiktaş. While informal, peers in a Turkish office use this frequently. It shows a 'can-do' attitude and a lack of bureaucratic friction between colleagues. On WhatsApp, 'Hemen gel' is often accompanied by the 'running man' emoji 🏃♂️ or the 'siren' emoji 🚨.
Use with 'Hadi'
Combine with 'Hadi' (Hadi hemen gel!) to sound more like a native speaker encouraging someone.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are angry. Use a rising, friendly intonation for invitations.
Meaning
Ordering someone to arrive right now.
Use with 'Hadi'
Combine with 'Hadi' (Hadi hemen gel!) to sound more like a native speaker encouraging someone.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound like you are angry. Use a rising, friendly intonation for invitations.
The 'Gelin' Rule
When in doubt, use 'Hemen gelin'. It's safer and covers both groups and individuals you want to be polite to.
Turkish Time
Remember that 'hemen' in a social context might still mean 10 minutes!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'immediately'.
Ali, _____ gel! Film başlıyor.
'Hemen' is the correct word for 'immediately' in this context.
Which sentence is the most polite way to say 'Come immediately' to a group of people?
Choose the correct form:
'Gelin' is the plural/formal imperative form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are calling your best friend to come to a party right now.
'Hemen gel!' is used for urgent or enthusiastic invitations.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Çok acil bir durum var!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ________.'
The response to an urgent call is usually 'I am coming immediately'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Hemen vs. Çabuk
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAli, _____ gel! Film başlıyor.
'Hemen' is the correct word for 'immediately' in this context.
Choose the correct form:
'Gelin' is the plural/formal imperative form.
Situation: You are calling your best friend to come to a party right now.
'Hemen gel!' is used for urgent or enthusiastic invitations.
Ayşe: 'Çok acil bir durum var!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ________.'
The response to an urgent call is usually 'I am coming immediately'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt depends on who you say it to. With friends, it's fine. With a boss, it's very rude.
'Hemen' means immediately/instantly. 'Şimdi' just means now. 'Hemen' is more urgent.
You should say: 'Hemen gelebilir misiniz?' or 'Müsaitseniz hemen gelin.'
No, it's too informal. Use 'En kısa sürede gelmenizi rica ederim.'
Yes, in standard Turkish, the adverb usually precedes the verb it modifies.
It's a more casual, 'quick and easy' version of the command.
Yes, 'Damla hemen' or 'Kop gel' are very casual slang versions.
It is two words: H-E-M-E-N G-E-L.
No, for that you must use 'Hemen git'.
Yes, it is standard Turkish used everywhere from Istanbul to Erzurum.
Related Phrases
Çabuk gel
similarCome quickly
Derhal gel
specialized formCome at once
Koş gel
similarRun and come
Hemen geliyorum
builds onI'm coming immediately
Gelsene
similarWhy don't you come?
Bekliyorum
contrastI am waiting
