WordgecikmeMeaningdelay (general)Part of speechnounPronunciationCourseTurkishLessonPast inability (-(y)Amadı)Usages of gecikmeGecikmenin sebebi trafikti, ben taksi bulamadım.The reason for the delay was traffic, I could not find a taxi.Hasta yolcu acele edemedi, gecikmenin sebebi bu.The sick passenger could not hurry, this is the reason for the delay.