Phrase in 30 Seconds
A simple way to confirm that every member of a group has arrived and is present.
- Means: 'Everyone is here' or 'Everyone is present' in a specific location.
- Used in: Starting meetings, family dinners, or checking on a tour group.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using 'hepsi' (all of them) when referring to people in this context.
Explicación a tu nivel:
Significado
Confirming attendance.
Contexto cultural
In Turkish homes, a meal never starts until 'herkes burada'. It is considered rude to begin eating while a guest or family member is still missing or washing their hands. While 'Turkish time' implies a bit of flexibility, in modern corporate Istanbul, 'herkes burada' is expected exactly at the meeting start time. Being the reason 'herkes' is NOT 'burada' can be embarrassing. Turkish students often stand up when a teacher enters the room. The teacher then says 'Günaydın' and checks if 'herkes burada' before allowing them to sit. Turkish youth use 'Herkes burada!' as a caption for group selfies to show a complete squad or friend group, often tagging everyone in the photo.
The 'Burda' Shortcut
In daily conversation, almost no one says 'burada'. Say 'burda' to sound more like a native.
Spelling Matters
Even though you say 'burda', always write 'burada' in formal texts.
The 'Burda' Shortcut
In daily conversation, almost no one says 'burada'. Say 'burda' to sound more like a native.
Spelling Matters
Even though you say 'burda', always write 'burada' in formal texts.
Add 'Tamam'
Saying 'Tamam, herkes burada' makes you sound very decisive and ready to lead.
Wait for the Tea
Don't say 'herkes burada' and start the activity until the tea is served if you are in a social setting!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to say 'Everyone is here.'
Toplantı başlıyor, ______ burada.
'Herkes' is the correct word for 'everyone' when referring to people.
Which sentence is the correct way to ask 'Is everyone here?'
Choose the correct option:
The question particle 'mı' must be separate and follow vowel harmony (a/ı -> mı).
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Ahmet nerede? Mehmet: O da geldi, ______.
Since Ahmet arrived, now 'everyone is here'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are a teacher and you want to start the lesson. What do you ask?
This is the standard way to check attendance before starting.
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Ayudas visuales
Herkes vs Hepsi
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosToplantı başlıyor, ______ burada.
'Herkes' is the correct word for 'everyone' when referring to people.
Choose the correct option:
The question particle 'mı' must be separate and follow vowel harmony (a/ı -> mı).
Ayşe: Ahmet nerede? Mehmet: O da geldi, ______.
Since Ahmet arrived, now 'everyone is here'.
You are a teacher and you want to start the lesson. What do you ask?
This is the standard way to check attendance before starting.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasGrammatically it is singular, so you use singular verb forms. Semantically, it means 'everyone'.
No, 'herkes' is already plural in meaning. Adding '-ler' is incorrect.
'Burada' is the correct spelling; 'burda' is the common pronunciation.
Simply add the question particle: 'Herkes burada mı?'
Yes, if you consider your pets as 'people' or members of the family, it's common.
You say 'Herkes burada değil' or 'Bir kişi eksik'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a CEO and a child to use.
No, it comes from Persian 'har' and 'kas'.
No, that's a literal translation from 'There is everyone here' and it sounds wrong in Turkish.
Add the past tense suffix: 'Herkes buradaydı'.
Frases relacionadas
tamamız
similarWe are complete / We are all here
eksik yok
synonymNo one is missing
herkes geldi
builds onEveryone has arrived
kimse yok
contrastNo one is here / There is nobody
hepimiz buradayız
similarWe are all here
Dónde usarla
Starting a Class
Öğretmen: Günaydın çocuklar. Herkes burada mı?
Öğrenci: Evet öğretmenim, herkes burada.
Family Dinner
Baba: Hadi, yemek soğuyor. Herkes burada mı?
Anne: Evet, herkes burada. Oturun lütfen.
Business Meeting
Müdür: Toplantı saatimiz geldi. Herkes burada mı?
Sekreter: Sadece Ahmet Bey yolda, diğer herkes burada.
Tour Group
Rehber: Otobüse biniyoruz. Herkes burada mı?
Turist: Evet, herkes burada, gidebiliriz.
Online Gaming
Oyuncu 1: Discord'a girin. Herkes burada mı?
Oyuncu 2: Herkes burada, maça başlıyoruz.
Wedding Photo
Fotoğrafçı: Aile fotoğrafı için herkes burada mı?
Gelin: Amcam eksik, bekleyin!
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'Her' (like 'Her' in English) and 'Kes' (like 'Case'). Every 'case' of a person is 'here' (burada).
Asociación visual
Imagine a bright red pin on a map (burada) with dozens of little stick figures (herkes) standing exactly on top of it.
Rhyme
Herkes burada, keyfimiz yerinde! (Everyone is here, our mood is great!)
Story
You are hosting a party. You keep looking at the door. Finally, your best friend walks in. You look at the crowded room, smile, and shout 'Herkes burada!' to signal the music should start.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Tout le monde est là' in French or 'Alle sind da' in German, where 'all the world' or 'all' is used to mean everyone.
Word Web
Desafío
Next time you are in a group (even online), count the people and say 'Herkes burada' out loud or in your head.
Review this phrase on day 1, 3, and 7. Focus on the pronunciation of 'burada' vs 'burda'.
Pronunciación
The 'h' is soft, 'e' is like 'met', 'r' is slightly tapped.
In casual speech, the middle 'a' is often dropped.
Espectro de formalidad
Tüm katılımcılar hazır bulunmaktadır. (General attendance)
Herkes burada. (General attendance)
Tamamız. (General attendance)
Kadro tamam, kimseden ses yok. (General attendance)
The phrase is a combination of the Persian-derived 'herkes' and the Turkic 'burada'. 'Herkes' entered Turkish during the Ottoman period, replacing older Turkic equivalents for 'everyone'.
Dato curioso
Even though 'herkes' means 'everyone', it is grammatically singular because 'kas' (person) is singular.
Notas culturales
In Turkish homes, a meal never starts until 'herkes burada'. It is considered rude to begin eating while a guest or family member is still missing or washing their hands.
“Herkes burada mı? Hadi, afiyet olsun!”
While 'Turkish time' implies a bit of flexibility, in modern corporate Istanbul, 'herkes burada' is expected exactly at the meeting start time. Being the reason 'herkes' is NOT 'burada' can be embarrassing.
“Toplantı 9:00'da, lütfen herkes burada olsun.”
Turkish students often stand up when a teacher enters the room. The teacher then says 'Günaydın' and checks if 'herkes burada' before allowing them to sit.
“Günaydın sınıf, herkes burada mı?”
Turkish youth use 'Herkes burada!' as a caption for group selfies to show a complete squad or friend group, often tagging everyone in the photo.
“Efsane kadro, herkes burada! 📸”
Inicios de conversación
Parti nasıl gidiyor? Herkes burada mı?
Yarınki gezi için herkes burada olacak mı?
Sence bir toplantıya başlamak için herkesin burada olması şart mı?
Errores comunes
Hepsi burada.
Herkes burada.
L1 Interference
Herkes buradalar.
Herkes burada.
L1 Interference
Herkes burada var.
Herkes burada.
L1 Interference
Herkes burada mı?
Herkes burada mı?
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Todos están aquí.
Turkish omits the verb 'to be'.
Tout le monde est là.
French uses a multi-word idiom for 'everyone'.
Alle sind da.
German uses plural verb agreement; Turkish uses singular.
みんないます (Minna imasu).
Japanese focuses on existence; Turkish focuses on location.
الجميع هنا (Al-jami' huna).
Very similar structure to Turkish.
大家都在 (Dàjiā dōu zài).
Chinese requires the adverb 'dōu'.
다 왔어요 (Da wasseoyo).
Korean prefers the verb 'to come' over 'to be here'.
Está todo mundo aqui.
Portuguese uses the 'all world' idiom.
Spotted in the Real World
“Herkes burada mı? Operasyon başlıyor.”
The prosecutor checking if the police team is ready for a raid.
“Bak, herkes burada, bir sen eksiksin.”
A tense dinner scene where the protagonist comments on someone's absence.
“Herkes burada, eller havaya!”
Common lyric in Turkish party/pop songs to get the crowd excited.
“Deprem bölgesinde herkes burada, yardımlar ulaşıyor.”
A tweet describing the gathering of volunteers after the earthquake.
Fácil de confundir
Learners use 'hepsi' for people.
Use 'herkes' for people, 'hepsi' for things.
Mixing up 'everyone' with 'everywhere'.
'Herkes' is people, 'Her yer' is places.
Preguntas frecuentes (10)
Grammatically it is singular, so you use singular verb forms. Semantically, it means 'everyone'.
grammar mechanicsNo, 'herkes' is already plural in meaning. Adding '-ler' is incorrect.
common mistakes'Burada' is the correct spelling; 'burda' is the common pronunciation.
practical tipsSimply add the question particle: 'Herkes burada mı?'
basic understandingYes, if you consider your pets as 'people' or members of the family, it's common.
usage contextsYou say 'Herkes burada değil' or 'Bir kişi eksik'.
usage contextsIt is neutral. It's fine for both a CEO and a child to use.
cultural usageNo, it comes from Persian 'har' and 'kas'.
basic understandingNo, that's a literal translation from 'There is everyone here' and it sounds wrong in Turkish.
common mistakesAdd the past tense suffix: 'Herkes buradaydı'.
grammar mechanics
