buluşma vs randevu
Turkish word comparison
Listen to buluşma
Listen to randevu
| buluşma | randevu |
|---|---|
bu-LUSH-ma noun | rahn-deh-voo noun |
| a meeting or appointment, especially when people come together at a planned time | an appointment or arranged date at a specific time |
How they differ
Randevu is more specific than buluşma because it emphasizes a fixed appointment time, often with a doctor, office, service provider, or sometimes a romantic date. Buluşma is wider and can also mean a casual meeting with friends.
When to use each
When to use buluşma: Use buluşma for a general planned meeting without stressing a scheduled appointment.
When to use randevu: Use randevu when the time is fixed and the meeting is treated like an appointment.
Side-by-side examples
- Arkadaşlarımla bir buluşma ayarladım.
(I arranged a meeting/get-together with my friends.) - Doktordan randevu aldım.
(I made an appointment with the doctor.)
Register & nuance: Randevu is neutral and very common in everyday Turkish, especially for appointments and scheduled visits.