Birazdan otobüs gelecek.

the bus

Breakdown of Birazdan otobüs gelecek.

• gelmek: to arrive
• birazdan: shortly

Questions & Answers about Birazdan otobüs gelecek.

What tense is gelecek, and where is “will” expressed?

Gelecek is the 3rd‑person singular future of gelmek (to come). Turkish puts “will” on the verb with the suffix -(y)acak/-(y)ecek, chosen by vowel harmony.

• Stem: gel-
  • future: -ecek → gelecek (“he/she/it will come”) No extra ending is needed for 3rd person singular.

What does birazdan mean exactly, and how is it formed?

Birazdan = biraz (“a little”) + -dan (ablative “from”) → “in a little while,” “shortly.” It’s a fixed time adverb. You’ll also hear biraz sonra and az sonra with very similar meanings.

Why use gelecek instead of geliyor here?

• Gelecek: plain future prediction/statement (“it will come”).
• Geliyor: present continuous used for near future (“it’s on its way/coming soon”), often when the bus is imminent or already tracked. Both are fine; gelecek sounds more neutral/detached.

Can I change the word order, and does it change the emphasis?

Yes. In Turkish, the element immediately before the verb is usually in focus.

• Focus on (“it’s the bus that will come soon”).