المعنى
Doing things very quickly.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkish homes, making 'Mantı' or 'Oya' (lace) requires extreme hand dexterity. Women often compete or take pride in their 'el çabukluğu' during these social gatherings. The 'Hokkabaz' were traditional entertainers who used 'el çabukluğu' to perform for the Sultans. It was considered a legitimate and difficult craft. Merchants in the Grand Bazaar use 'el çabukluğu' to wrap carpets or jewelry in front of tourists as a display of professionalism and speed. Turkey has a massive gaming community where 'el çabukluğu' is used to describe high-level play in games like League of Legends or CS:GO.
Complimenting Chefs
If you are at a 'Gözleme' stand, tell the lady 'Ne el çabukluğu!' She will likely give you a bigger smile (and maybe more filling!).
Theft Context
Be careful using this in a police station or bank, as it's the technical term for pickpocketing.
المعنى
Doing things very quickly.
Complimenting Chefs
If you are at a 'Gözleme' stand, tell the lady 'Ne el çabukluğu!' She will likely give you a bigger smile (and maybe more filling!).
Theft Context
Be careful using this in a police station or bank, as it's the technical term for pickpocketing.
Grammar Hack
Remember the 'ğ' change. It's 'çabukluk' (noun) but 'çabukluğu' (his/her/its quickness).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Annem mutfakta o kadar hızlı ki, tam bir ___________ var.
The idiom for manual speed is always 'el çabukluğu'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'el çabukluğu'?
Hangi durumda 'el çabukluğu' kullanılır?
Pianists use their hands/fingers, which is the core of this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Cüzdanımı nasıl çaldı anlamadım! B: Adamda müthiş bir ___________ vardı.
In the context of theft/pickpocketing, 'el çabukluğu' is the standard term.
Match the person to the phrase.
Kim 'el çabukluğu' kullanır?
Magicians (sihirbaz) are the primary users of sleight of hand.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAnnem mutfakta o kadar hızlı ki, tam bir ___________ var.
The idiom for manual speed is always 'el çabukluğu'.
Hangi durumda 'el çabukluğu' kullanılır?
Pianists use their hands/fingers, which is the core of this idiom.
A: Cüzdanımı nasıl çaldı anlamadım! B: Adamda müthiş bir ___________ vardı.
In the context of theft/pickpocketing, 'el çabukluğu' is the standard term.
Kim 'el çabukluğu' kullanır?
Magicians (sihirbaz) are the primary users of sleight of hand.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes! It is very common to use it for fast typists or gamers.
Usually positive (skill), but can be negative (theft). Context is key.
'Hızlı' is general speed. 'El çabukluğu' is specific to hands and dexterity.
No, that is not a standard idiom. Use 'hızlı koşmak' instead.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.
You can say 'Elim çabuktur' or 'El çabukluğum var'.
Yes, especially for goalkeepers in football or dribbling in basketball.
No, in 'çabukluğu', the 'ğ' is silent and lengthens the 'u' sound.
No, for mental speed use 'kıvrak zeka' (supple intelligence).
Very! Especially in crime dramas or cooking competitions.
عبارات ذات صلة
eli çabuk
similarSomeone whose hands are fast.
el becerisi
synonymManual dexterity/skill.
göz yanılması
builds onOptical illusion.
hokus pokus
specialized formHocus pocus.
