المعنى
Requesting an increase.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkey, it is common for hosts to keep offering 'biraz daha' even if you say you are full. It is a sign of generosity. When shopping in traditional markets, 'biraz daha' is used to nudge the seller toward a better price. Tea is the lifeblood of Turkish social life. 'Biraz daha' is most frequently heard in the context of a tea refill. In Turkish business, 'biraz daha gayret' (a little more effort) is a common motivational phrase used by managers.
The 'Lütfen' Rule
Always add 'lütfen' (please) after 'biraz daha' to sound like a native speaker who has mastered Turkish etiquette.
Avoid 'Daha Biraz'
This is the #1 mistake. Even if it feels natural in your language, keep 'biraz' first!
المعنى
Requesting an increase.
The 'Lütfen' Rule
Always add 'lütfen' (please) after 'biraz daha' to sound like a native speaker who has mastered Turkish etiquette.
Avoid 'Daha Biraz'
This is the #1 mistake. Even if it feels natural in your language, keep 'biraz' first!
The Refusal
If you don't want more, say 'Teşekkür ederim, doydum' (Thank you, I'm full) instead of just 'No'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank to ask for more coffee.
Lütfen ______ ______ kahve alabilir miyim?
'Biraz daha' is the correct order and phrase for 'a little more'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask someone to speak slower?
Hangisi daha nazik?
Using 'biraz daha' with the polite '-mısınız' ending is the best choice.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Ev Sahibi: Çay ister misiniz? Misafir: Evet, ______ ______ lütfen.
The guest is accepting the offer for more tea.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a concert and can't hear the music.
'Yüksek ses' means high volume/sound.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Biraz Daha vs Daha Fazla
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينLütfen ______ ______ kahve alabilir miyim?
'Biraz daha' is the correct order and phrase for 'a little more'.
Hangisi daha nazik?
Using 'biraz daha' with the polite '-mısınız' ending is the best choice.
Ev Sahibi: Çay ister misiniz? Misafir: Evet, ______ ______ lütfen.
The guest is accepting the offer for more tea.
Situation: You are at a concert and can't hear the music.
'Yüksek ses' means high volume/sound.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot directly. You would say 'biraz daha fazla insan' (a little more people/more people) or 'birkaç kişi daha' (a few more people).
It is always 'biraz' (one word) in modern Turkish.
Use 'çok daha fazla' or simply 'daha fazla'.
Yes, but adding 'mümkünse' (if possible) or 'rica etsem' (if I may request) makes it even better.
Yes! 'Biraz daha sevgi' (A little more love) is perfectly poetic and correct.
'Birazcık' is the diminutive form, making the request sound smaller, cuter, or more humble.
No, it can also mean 'yet' or 'still' depending on the context, but with 'biraz', it always means 'more'.
Yes, it means 'a little better'.
Yes, 'bi' tık daha' is very common among young people.
Yes, e.g., 'Lütfen, biraz daha.' (Please, a little more.)
عبارات ذات صلة
Daha fazla
similarMore / Extra
Birazcık daha
specialized formA tiny bit more
Bir parça daha
specialized formOne more piece
Biraz
builds onA little
Daha
builds onMore / Yet
