This is the 11428th most frequent Turkish word.
ererken
"Ererken" means "while/when arriving early" in English.
The word 'ererken' is used to emphasize the timing of the action, indicating 'early in the morning.'
Sabah erkenden yola çıktık.
We set out early in the morning.
Here, 'ererken' refers to the completion of a task sooner than expected, emphasizing promptness.
İşi ererken tamamladık, dinlenme zamanımız oldu.
We completed the task early, so we had some time to rest.
In this usage, 'ererken' connects the timing of one action concerning another, suggesting 'before.'