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.