hemen vs anında
Turkish word comparison
Listen to hemen
Listen to anında
| hemen | anında |
|---|---|
HE-men adverb | ah-NUHN-dah adverb |
| immediately; right away | instantly; in an instant |
How they differ
Anında emphasizes that something happens with no delay, often almost simultaneously with the trigger or cause. Compared with hemen, it can feel a bit more descriptive of speed or instant reaction, not just urgency.
When to use each
When to use hemen: Prefer hemen when you want to tell someone to do something right away, without stressing exact timing.
When to use anında: Prefer anında when you want to highlight that the action happens instantly or very quickly after something else.
Side-by-side examples
- Hemen cevap verdi.
(He answered right away.) - Anında cevap verdi.
(He answered instantly.)
Register & nuance: Anında is neutral and common in both speech and writing.