hadi
/ˈha.di/
The English phrase "come on" is expressed in Turkish as hadi or haydi.
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| hadi | /ˈha.di/ |
| haydi | /ˈhaj.di/ |
Hadi is an expression of encouragement used to urge someone to do something. Similar to English, it can also be used to express disbelief or impatience, such as when saying "Come on, really?" in response to a lie.
Which one should you use?
Hadi is the more common, colloquial version used in everyday speech, whereas haydi can mean both "come on" and "let's go".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈha.di/. The h sounds like the [h] in "home" and the i sounds like the [ee] in "creek".
Did you know?
- The expression hadi oradan literally means 'come on from there' and is used to dismiss someone's claim as complete nonsense or a joke.
- In Turkish street slang, a quick 'hadi' can act as a verbal punctuation mark to signal that you are finished with a conversation and ready to leave.
- If someone says hadi canım in response to news, they are not encouraging you but are expressing extreme shock or disbelief, similar to saying 'no way'.
Examples in context
- Hadi, onun adı ne?Come on, what's her name?This sentence shows how to use hadi when asking for someone's name.Tatoeba #4759042 by deyta, translation #4570981 by Hybrid
- Hadi. Bir içki al.Come on. Have a drink.This sentence demonstrates using hadi to encourage someone to have a drink.Tatoeba #4854446 by duran, translation #4828324 by Hybrid
- Hadi, onun ismi ne?Come on, what's his name?This sentence shows using hadi to ask for a name in a different context.Tatoeba #4574726 by maydoo, translation #4570982 by Hybrid
- Gel, arkadaşlar bekliyorCome on, friends are waiting.
- Haydi, yemek için dışarı çıkalımCome on, let's go out for a meal.
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Example conversation
Mehmet is trying to motivate Merve to finish her race.
- MehmetHadi Merve, çok az kaldı!Come on Merve, there is very little left!
- MerveÇok yoruldum, Mehmet.I am so tired, Mehmet.
- MehmetHadi, bitiş çizgisine gelmek üzeresin.Come on, you are almost at the finish line.
- MerveTamam, deneyeceğim.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “come on” translations and entries hadi, haydi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
