المعنى
Those in power benefit from their position.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkey, it is common for business owners to provide small favors or 'ikram' (treats) to those they work with. This proverb reflects the acceptance that the person providing the service will also benefit. Historically, Ottoman officials often didn't receive high salaries but were expected to live off the 'perks' of their office. This proverb helped normalize that system. The phrase is frequently used in social media and news commentary to discuss government spending and the wealth of public officials. Beekeeping is a major tradition in regions like Muğla and Rize. The proverb is rooted in the very real, physical labor of these honey producers.
Use it for 'Perks'
It's a great way to describe 'fringe benefits' without sounding too technical.
Don't justify crime
Be careful using this with people who have strong ethical stances; they might think you are defending corruption.
المعنى
Those in power benefit from their position.
Use it for 'Perks'
It's a great way to describe 'fringe benefits' without sounding too technical.
Don't justify crime
Be careful using this with people who have strong ethical stances; they might think you are defending corruption.
The 'Wink' Factor
This proverb is often delivered with a small smile or a wink, acknowledging the 'naughty' but natural side of human behavior.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Bal tutan ________ yalar.
The standard proverb uses 'parmağını' (his/her finger).
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
A manager uses the company's discount code for his personal vacation.
This proverb describes taking a small personal benefit from one's professional position.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Ayşe: 'Şirketin yemek kartıyla market alışverişi yapmış.' Mehmet: 'Eee, ne demişler? ________'
Mehmet is using the proverb to explain/justify the use of a work perk for personal gain.
Match the meaning to the proverb.
Meaning: People in charge of resources often benefit from them.
This is the core definition of the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBal tutan ________ yalar.
The standard proverb uses 'parmağını' (his/her finger).
A manager uses the company's discount code for his personal vacation.
This proverb describes taking a small personal benefit from one's professional position.
Ayşe: 'Şirketin yemek kartıyla market alışverişi yapmış.' Mehmet: 'Eee, ne demişler? ________'
Mehmet is using the proverb to explain/justify the use of a work perk for personal gain.
Meaning: People in charge of resources often benefit from them.
This is the core definition of the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةIt is mostly neutral to slightly cynical. It describes a reality rather than judging it.
Yes! If you are the one doing a favor and you get a small reward, you can say it jokingly.
It comes from 'tutmak' (to hold/handle). In this context, it means the person managing the resource.
It can be risky. It implies they are taking extra benefits. Use it only if you have a very close, joking relationship.
No, it is a secular folk proverb, though it aligns with some pragmatic views on trade in Islamic history.
عبارات ذات صلة
Devletin malı deniz, yemeyen domuz
similarThe state's property is as vast as the sea; he who doesn't take from it is a pig.
Kendi pişirip kendi yemek
builds onTo cook and eat by oneself.
Armut piş, ağzıma düş
contrastMay the pear ripen and fall into my mouth.
Keseye danışmak
similarTo consult one's wallet.
