ivme katmak
/ivme katmak/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hurry up' can be translated into Turkish using ivme katmak. Wiktionary also lists acele etmek and hızlanmak.
Meaning: go faster (verb)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ivme katmak | /ivme katmak/ (from spelling rules) |
| acele etmek | /a.d͡ʒeˈle etˈmec/ |
| hızlanmak | /hɯz.ɫanˈmak/ |
These terms are used to express the need to go faster.
Which one should you use?
The form acele etmek is the most common way to express a general need to hurry up or act quickly.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the common form acele etmek as an imperative command, use acele et! when speaking to one person informally. If you are speaking to more than one person or wish to use a polite or formal tone, use acele edin!
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of ivme katmak is /ivme katmak/. The /i/ sound is like the 'ee' in cr[ee]k, the /v/ is like the [v] in [v]ase, the /m/ is like the [m] in [m]uch and the /k/ is like the [c] in [c]ore.
Did you know?
- The word ivme in ivme katmak is a technical term for 'acceleration' in physics. Using this phrase to say 'hurry up' is like telling someone to 'add acceleration' to their movement.
- The word acele used in the phrase 'acele etmek' is actually a loanword from Arabic, originating from the word for 'haste' or 'rush'.
- The word hız meaning 'speed' in hızlanmak is a distinct root from acele, separating the physical measurement of speed from the emotional state of being in a rush.
Examples in context
- Nasıl olsa acele etmek iyi bir fikir olacak.Anyhow it will be a good idea to hurry up.This sentence shows how acele etmek can be used to describe an idea.Tatoeba #4468440 by duran, translation #690165 by Eldad
- Son treni yakalamak için acele etmek zorundasın.You have to hurry up so you'd catch the last train.This sentence illustrates using acele etmek to express necessity for catching a train.Tatoeba #5088652 by duran, translation #2420491 by mervert1
- Acele etmek zorundasın.You have to hurry up.This sentence shows a direct way to express the necessity of using acele etmek.Tatoeba #4926106 by duran, translation #5403062 by CK
- Toplantıya yetişmek için çabuk olun!Be quick to make it to the meeting!
- Öğle yemeğinden önce acele et!Hurry up before lunch!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hurry up” translations and entries acele etmek, hızlanmak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acele, acele etmek, etmek, hızlanmak, ivme, katmak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
