Learn Turkish: Peki, anladım. - All right, I understand.

In Turkish, the verb anlamak (to understand) is normally used in the past tense to say "I understand" right now. This is because the click of realization has already happened in your brain. While you can technically say anlıyorum (present continuous), anladım is the most natural and common way to say "I get it."

Can I use tamam instead of peki here?

Yes, you can! Both can mean "okay" or "all right." However, peki often carries the slight nuance of "well then" or "alright, I accept that," which makes it perfect for acknowledging a point or an explanation you just received.

Where does the word peki come from?

It is actually a combined version of pek iyi, which literally means "very good." Over time, it blended into a single word and became the standard way to say "all right" or "very well."