What is a common mistake with “Geçmiş olsun”?

✗ İyi ol! → ✓ Geçmiş olsun!: The standard wish is Geçmiş olsun.

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How to say “Get well soon” in Turkish

Q: How is “Geçmiş olsun” used in a conversation?

Ece: Grip oldum, ateşim var. (I've got the flu, I have a fever.) Selin: Çok geçmiş olsun! Dinlen biraz. (Get well soon! Rest a bit.)

Geçmiş olsun!

gehch·meesh ohl·soon

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Meaning: Get well soon!
Pronunciation: gehch·meesh ohl·soon

What “Geçmiş olsun” really means

Geçmiş olsun means "May it pass", the wish for someone who is ill, injured or had a bad experience. You say it for a cold, a broken leg, a car accident or even a stressful exam.

💬 Example dialogues

EceGrip oldum, ateşim var.I've got the flu, I have a fever.

SelinÇok geçmiş olsun! Dinlen biraz.Get well soon! Rest a bit.

KomşuArabanız çarpılmış, geçmiş olsun.Your car got hit, I'm sorry to hear.

MuratSağ olun, can sağlığı.Thanks, health is what matters.

🚫 When NOT to use it

Not for a death. For someone who lost a loved one, say "Başınız sağ olsun" (my condolences).

🇹🇷 Culture note

Visiting someone in hospital with fruit or cologne and saying "Geçmiş olsun" is a strong social duty in Türkiye.

⚠️ Common mistakes

✗ İyi ol! → ✓ Geçmiş olsun!The standard wish is Geçmiş olsun.

Culture tip

Turkish has magic words for everyday moments: say Kolay gelsin to anyone working and Ellerine sağlık to anyone who cooked for you.

Letters to watch in this sentence

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