Significado
The moment has arrived.
Contexto cultural
In Turkey, if you are a guest, you might hear 'Çay zamanı geldi' (It's tea time) multiple times. It's not just about the drink; it's a signal for social bonding. The phrase is often used to accept things that cannot be changed. If something happens late, a Turk might say 'Zamanı şimdiymiş' (Its time was apparently now). In Turkish startups, 'Zamanı geldi' is a common slogan for launching new products, emphasizing that the market is finally ready for their innovation. Elders often use 'Evlilik zamanın geldi' (Your time to marry has come) to nudge younger relatives, reflecting the cultural importance of family structure.
Add 'Artık' for Emphasis
Add 'Artık' (now/finally) to the start to sound more natural: 'Artık zamanı geldi!'
Watch the Suffix
Don't forget the '-ı' on 'zaman'. Without it, 'Zaman geldi' sounds like a person named Time just arrived.
Significado
The moment has arrived.
Add 'Artık' for Emphasis
Add 'Artık' (now/finally) to the start to sound more natural: 'Artık zamanı geldi!'
Watch the Suffix
Don't forget the '-ı' on 'zaman'. Without it, 'Zaman geldi' sounds like a person named Time just arrived.
Use with Verbs
To say 'time to [verb]', use the -ma/-me form: 'Yüzme zamanı' (Time to swim).
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zamanı geldi'.
Çok acıktım. Artık yemek ______.
We use 'zamanı geldi' to indicate it's time for an activity like eating.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's time to go'?
Choose the best option:
The verb 'gitmek' becomes 'gitme' (noun form) before 'zamanı geldi'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Situation: You have been waiting for your summer vacation for 6 months. Today is the first day.
'Tatil' means vacation/holiday.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Film saat kaçta başlıyor?' Mehmet: 'Sekizde. Bak, saat sekiz oldu. ______.'
Since it is now 8:00, the time for the movie has arrived.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosÇok acıktım. Artık yemek ______.
We use 'zamanı geldi' to indicate it's time for an activity like eating.
Choose the best option:
The verb 'gitmek' becomes 'gitme' (noun form) before 'zamanı geldi'.
Situation: You have been waiting for your summer vacation for 6 months. Today is the first day.
'Tatil' means vacation/holiday.
Ayşe: 'Film saat kaçta başlıyor?' Mehmet: 'Sekizde. Bak, saat sekiz oldu. ______.'
Since it is now 8:00, the time for the movie has arrived.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNot exactly. For 'Time's up' (like in an exam), use 'Süre doldu' or 'Zaman bitti'. 'Zamanı geldi' means the start, not the end.
'Geldi' is for when you are sure. 'Gelmiş' is for when you just realized it or heard it from someone else.
Yes! That means 'My time has come' (often used dramatically or when it's your turn).
Slightly, yes. It's common in literature and religious contexts, but 'zamanı geldi' is perfectly fine everywhere.
Frases relacionadas
vakti geldi
synonymThe time has come (using the Arabic-root word for time).
sırası geldi
similarIt's its turn.
zamanı geçmek
contrastTo be too late / The time has passed.
vakit tamam
builds onThe time is ready/up.
