bekle

Bekle is the imperative form of the Turkish verb beklemek, meaning to wait or to expect. It is used to tell someone to pause or hold on. In informal speech, bekle is directed at a singular, familiar listener, while the formal or plural form is bekleyin. For example, "Bekle bir dakika" means “Wait a minute,” and "Lütfen bekleyin" means “Please wait.”

Etymology and overview: Beklemek comes from the Turkish root bek-, combined with the infinitive suffix -mek. The word is widespread in Turkish and has parallels in related Turkic languages. The imperative bekle is one of the most common command forms of this verb.

Usage notes: Bekle appears in everyday conversation, scripts, and writing to request patience or a pause. It is frequently paired with time expressions such as bir dakika (one minute), şimdi (now), or biraz (a little) to specify duration: "Bekle şimdi, geçiyorum" or "Bir dakika, bekle." The tone can range from casual to polite depending on context and accompanying particles like lütfen.

Related forms and derivatives: The verb beklemek is the base form meaning to wait or to expect. Nouns and participles linked to the concept include bekleyiş (the act of waiting) and bekleyen/bekleyenler (those who wait). The form bekleyelim expresses “let us wait,” and bekleyin expresses a polite or plural directive.

See also: beklemek, bekleyiş, bekleyici, bekleyen. The term is a core element of everyday Turkish for signaling a pause or delaying action.