المعنى
Suggesting someone take a break.
خلفية ثقافية
Turkish offices often have a 'çaycı' (tea maker). Saying 'Biraz dinlen' is usually the cue for a tea break, which is a vital social ritual for team bonding. When a guest arrives, the host will often say 'Biraz dinlen' while taking their coat. It signifies that the guest is now safe and can stop worrying about the outside world. Children are often told 'Biraz dinlen' after school. Turkish parents prioritize 'zihin açıklığı' (mental clarity), which they believe comes from resting. In villages, farmers use 'Biraz dinlen' during the heat of the day ( öğle sıcağı). It's a survival tactic against the sun.
Add 'İstersen'
Adding 'istersen' (if you want) after 'Biraz dinlen' makes it sound much softer and less like a command.
The 'N' Trap
Never forget the 'n'. Telling someone 'Biraz dinle' when they are exhausted will make them think you want to give them a lecture!
المعنى
Suggesting someone take a break.
Add 'İstersen'
Adding 'istersen' (if you want) after 'Biraz dinlen' makes it sound much softer and less like a command.
The 'N' Trap
Never forget the 'n'. Telling someone 'Biraz dinle' when they are exhausted will make them think you want to give them a lecture!
The Tea Connection
In Turkey, resting is rarely just sitting. It's almost always accompanied by an offer of tea or coffee.
Use with 'Hadi'
Start with 'Hadi' (Come on) to sound more encouraging: 'Hadi biraz dinlen'.
اختبر نفسك
You see your friend working late. What do you say?
Çok geç oldu, ______.
'Biraz dinlen' is the correct informal imperative for 'rest'. 'Dinle' means 'listen'.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
Anne: 'Bütün evi temizledim.' Oğul: 'Ellerine sağlık anne, gel ______.'
In a family setting, the informal 'dinlen' is appropriate and warm.
Match the situation with the correct phrase.
Situations: 1. To a boss, 2. To a close friend, 3. To a child.
Formal 'dinlenin' for the boss, informal 'dinlen' for the friend, and 'bakalım' adds a playful tone for a child.
Which phrase is NOT a way to say 'rest'?
Choose the odd one out.
'Ders çalış' means 'Study', which is the opposite of resting!
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Dinle vs. Dinlen
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينÇok geç oldu, ______.
'Biraz dinlen' is the correct informal imperative for 'rest'. 'Dinle' means 'listen'.
Anne: 'Bütün evi temizledim.' Oğul: 'Ellerine sağlık anne, gel ______.'
In a family setting, the informal 'dinlen' is appropriate and warm.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Formal 'dinlenin' for the boss, informal 'dinlen' for the friend, and 'bakalım' adds a playful tone for a child.
Choose the odd one out.
'Ders çalış' means 'Study', which is the opposite of resting!
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةOnly if you use the formal form 'Biraz dinlenin' and you have a friendly relationship. Otherwise, it's better to say 'Sizi çok yorduk' (We tired you out).
'Mola ver' is specifically for a break from a task (like a 15-minute break). 'Dinlen' is more general and focuses on the person's physical state.
Not strictly, but saying just 'Dinlen' sounds very blunt and like a direct order. 'Biraz' softens it significantly.
You say 'Dinlenmelisin'.
It can include sleeping, but usually it just means sitting down and relaxing.
The formal version is 'Biraz dinlenin'.
Yes, it is very common to use it when someone is mentally overwhelmed.
No, it is actually considered very kind and empathetic in Turkish culture.
It is a light tap, similar to the 'tt' in the American English word 'better'.
You would say 'İyi dinlen' or 'İyice dinlen'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Mola ver
similarTake a break
İstirahat et
synonymTo rest
Kafa dinlemek
specialized formTo get some peace and quiet
Uzanmak
builds onTo lie down
Rahatına bak
similarMake yourself comfortable
