A2 Idiom محايد

ayak uydurmak

to keep up with

المعنى

Adapting to a new situation.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Turkish offices, 'ayak uydurmak' often refers to the social 'rhythm' of the office, such as tea breaks and informal communication, as much as the work itself. The phrase has a historical connection to the Mehter band, where marching in sync was a symbol of the Sultan's power. In cities like Istanbul, the pace of life is extremely fast. 'Ayak uydurmak' is a common topic of complaint and pride among residents. Older Turks often use this phrase when talking about their struggle or success in using smartphones and social media.

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The Dative Rule

Always remember to add -e or -a to the thing you are adapting to. It's the most common mistake for learners.

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Not for Shoes

If your shoes are too small, don't use this! Use 'dar gelmek' or 'uymamak'.

المعنى

Adapting to a new situation.

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The Dative Rule

Always remember to add -e or -a to the thing you are adapting to. It's the most common mistake for learners.

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Not for Shoes

If your shoes are too small, don't use this! Use 'dar gelmek' or 'uymamak'.

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Job Interviews

Use this phrase to show you are a flexible team player. It sounds very natural and professional.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ayak uydurmak'.

Yeni teknolojiye ______ çok zor.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: ayak uydurmak

The sentence requires an infinitive form to act as the subject.

Which sentence uses the correct case?

Hangisi doğru?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: B

'Ayak uydurmak' always takes the dative case (-e/-a). 'Bana' is the dative form of 'ben'.

Match the situation to the sentence.

Situation: Moving to a new city.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: B

'Şehir hayatı' means city life, which fits the situation.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'İş yerindeki yeni sisteme alıştın mı?' Mehmet: 'Evet, sonunda ______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: ayak uydurdum

The question asks if he got used to it, so a positive past tense answer is most logical.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ayak uydurmak'. Fill Blank A2

Yeni teknolojiye ______ çok zor.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: ayak uydurmak

The sentence requires an infinitive form to act as the subject.

Which sentence uses the correct case? Choose A2

Hangisi doğru?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: B

'Ayak uydurmak' always takes the dative case (-e/-a). 'Bana' is the dative form of 'ben'.

Match the situation to the sentence. situation_matching A2

Situation: Moving to a new city.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: B

'Şehir hayatı' means city life, which fits the situation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: 'İş yerindeki yeni sisteme alıştın mı?' Mehmet: 'Evet, sonunda ______.'

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: ayak uydurdum

The question asks if he got used to it, so a positive past tense answer is most logical.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

12 أسئلة

Yes, 'Ona ayak uyduruyorum' means 'I am keeping up with him/her'.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional context to describe adaptability.

'Uymak' is 'to comply/fit'. 'Ayak uydurmak' is more about the process of matching a pace or rhythm.

Yes, 'ayak uyduramamak' is very common for expressing difficulty in adapting.

No, it just means you are functioning at the same level/speed as the situation.

You can use 'ayak uydurma' as a gerund, e.g., 'Ayak uydurma çabası' (The effort to keep up).

Yes, for keeping up with the tempo of a match or another runner.

No, it is a standard idiom used by all ages and in most settings.

You say 'Ayak uyduramıyorum'.

Yes, for matching the beat of a song.

The opposite is 'aykırı düşmek' (to fall at odds) or 'geride kalmak' (to fall behind).

Very common, especially in economic and technology news.

عبارات ذات صلة

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uyum sağlamak

synonym

To adapt/harmonize

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geride kalmak

contrast

To fall behind

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hızına yetişmek

similar

To catch up with the speed

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modaya uymak

specialized form

To follow fashion

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