المعنى
Go ahead without hesitation.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkish homes, if you are offered food, the host might say 'Bir dakika bekleme, ye' to ensure you eat while it's hot. It shows they care about your enjoyment. In the fast-paced business world of Istanbul, this phrase is used to signal that a deal is 'ready to go' and any delay is seen as a lack of interest. Characters often use this phrase during climactic scenes where one person is leaving another. It adds a sense of dramatic urgency and emotional weight. On Turkish Twitter/X, influencers use this phrase to promote 'must-buy' products or 'must-see' travel spots, creating FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
Add 'bile' for emphasis
Say 'Bir dakika bile bekleme' to sound even more passionate about your advice.
Watch the '-me'
If you drop the '-me', you are telling them to wait, which is the exact opposite of what you want!
المعنى
Go ahead without hesitation.
Add 'bile' for emphasis
Say 'Bir dakika bile bekleme' to sound even more passionate about your advice.
Watch the '-me'
If you drop the '-me', you are telling them to wait, which is the exact opposite of what you want!
Use with 'hemen'
Pair it with 'hemen' (immediately) to sound like a native: 'Bir dakika bekleme, hemen yap!'
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Bu ev çok ucuz, almak için bir dakika _______.
The negative imperative 'bekleme' is needed to give the advice 'don't wait'.
Which response is most appropriate for someone who just found a great job offer?
A: 'Harika bir iş buldum!' B: '________'
This is the standard way to encourage someone to apply for a job immediately.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Selin: 'Ona sevdiğimi söylemeli miyim?' Can: 'Tabii ki, ________.'
Can is encouraging Selin to confess her feelings without delay.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Situation: You see a limited-time discount on a flight to London.
The phrase is used to encourage taking advantage of a fleeting discount.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBu ev çok ucuz, almak için bir dakika _______.
The negative imperative 'bekleme' is needed to give the advice 'don't wait'.
A: 'Harika bir iş buldum!' B: '________'
This is the standard way to encourage someone to apply for a job immediately.
Selin: 'Ona sevdiğimi söylemeli miyim?' Can: 'Tabii ki, ________.'
Can is encouraging Selin to confess her feelings without delay.
Situation: You see a limited-time discount on a flight to London.
The phrase is used to encourage taking advantage of a fleeting discount.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNo, it is generally seen as very supportive and friendly among peers. However, avoid using it with your boss unless you have a very close relationship.
Yes! 'Bir saniye bekleme' is even stronger and means 'Don't wait even a second.'
The formal version is 'Bir dakika beklemeyin.' Use this for older people or in professional settings.
Not at all. It can be used for any action: calling someone, leaving a place, starting a hobby, or making a life change.
A common slangy way to say this is 'Yapıştır gitsin!' which literally means 'Paste it and let it go,' but functions as 'Just do it!'
عبارات ذات صلة
vakit kaybetme
synonymDon't lose time.
hiç düşünme
similarDon't even think about it.
elini çabuk tut
builds onBe quick / Keep your hand fast.
fırsatı kaçırma
specialized formDon't miss the opportunity.
