This is the 11787th most frequent Turkish word.
gelmeden
"Gelmeden" means "before coming" or "without coming."
'Gelmeden' here means 'before it (the rain) came', illustrating an action taken in anticipation of another event.
Siyah bulutları gördükten sonra yağmur gelmeden içeri girdik.
After seeing the dark clouds, we went inside before the rain came.
'Gelmeden' here signifies 'before they arrived', denoting a preceding preparation.
Onlar toplantı odasına gelmeden önce notlarımı gözden geçirdim.
I reviewed my notes before they arrived at the meeting room.
'Gelmeden' here means 'before it (the meal) arrives', indicating an opportunity to act prior to an expected event.