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Questions & Answers about Tabii ki geliyorum.
Why is ki written as a separate word here instead of attached to the end?
The ki used here is a separate conjunction that adds emphasis, so it stands alone. You might be thinking of the suffix -ki (as in benimki, meaning "mine"), which is attached directly to words. When ki acts as a conjunction after words like tabii or demek, it is always written with a space.
Does adding ki change the meaning of Tabii?
Both Tabii and Tabii ki mean "of course." Adding ki simply gives it an extra burst of emphasis, making it mean something closer to "But of course!" or "Absolutely!" It shows strong agreement and enthusiasm.
Why does Tabii end with two i's?
The word tabii is borrowed from Arabic. The double i at the end indicates that you should hold that vowel sound a little longer when you speak. Instead of a short, clipped sound, you stretch out the "ee" sound slightly.
Could I use the future tense geleceğim (I will come) instead of geliyorum?
You could, but geliyorum is much more common for this situation. Just like in English, Turkish frequently uses the present continuous tense (-yor) to talk about fixed plans in the immediate future. Saying Tabii ki geliyorum sounds very natural, immediate, and certain.