Turkish · Common Verbs

Gelmek

To come

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move toward a place.

Example

Yarın geliyor.

He is coming tomorrow.

Etymology

The Turkish verb 'gelmek' originates from the Old Turkic 'kel-', meaning 'to arrive' or 'to come.' It has retained its fundamental meaning across various Turkic languages over centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'Gelmek' is commonly used in both spoken and written Turkish, across formal and informal registers. It is a fundamental term used universally in daily conversations.

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