Questions & Answers about Şimdi git.
Why is git just the bare root of the verb?
In Turkish, giving a direct command to one person (informal "you") is incredibly simple: you just use the bare verb root! The dictionary form is gitmek (to go), so you drop the -mek and are left with the command git (go!).
Why is the order Şimdi git instead of Git şimdi?
Turkish sentences usually put the verb at the very end. Even in a short, two-word command like this one, the time word (şimdi) comes before the action (git).
Is it polite to just say git to someone?
It depends on who you are talking to! The bare verb root is the informal command, meant for friends, family, or people you use sen (informal you) with. If you are talking to a stranger, a boss, or a group of people, you would need to add a formal ending, like gidin.
Should I include sen (you) and say Sen şimdi git?
You do not need to. In Turkish, commands automatically imply "you," so the pronoun is usually dropped. If you do say Sen şimdi git, it sounds like you are emphasizing the person: "You go now (and I will stay)."
Learn Şimdi git and more in Turkish
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
- ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
- ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free