المعنى
To not listen or care about something.
خلفية ثقافية
In big cities like Istanbul, 'Kulak asmamak' is a survival strategy against the constant noise and the opinions of strangers on the street. Younger generations use this phrase when discussing the traditional expectations of their elders regarding marriage and career. Many Turkish folk songs and proverbs emphasize that a 'kervan' (caravan) keeps moving even if the dogs bark, which is the thematic essence of 'kulak asmamak'. On Turkish Twitter (X), 'kulak asmamak' is often used in hashtags to support celebrities facing 'linç' (social media lynching).
The Dative Rule
Always remember the -e/-a suffix. Think of it as 'Don't hang your ear TO that.'
Don't use for safety
If someone says 'Watch out for the car!', don't say 'Kulak asma.' That's for gossip, not danger!
المعنى
To not listen or care about something.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the -e/-a suffix. Think of it as 'Don't hang your ear TO that.'
Don't use for safety
If someone says 'Watch out for the car!', don't say 'Kulak asma.' That's for gossip, not danger!
Pair with 'Boş ver'
Native speakers often say 'Boş ver, kulak asma' together for maximum 'I don't care' energy.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Kulak asmamak'.
Onun yalanlarına sakın ______!
The sentence is a warning/imperative, so 'kulak asma' (don't listen) is correct.
Which sentence uses the correct case ending?
Choose the correct one:
'Kulak asmamak' always takes the dative case (-e/-a).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Herkes sınavın çok zor olacağını söylüyor. B: ______
B is encouraging A to ignore the scary rumors because A is prepared.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Someone is telling you that your outfit is ugly, but you love it.
You should ignore their negative opinion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينOnun yalanlarına sakın ______!
The sentence is a warning/imperative, so 'kulak asma' (don't listen) is correct.
Choose the correct one:
'Kulak asmamak' always takes the dative case (-e/-a).
A: Herkes sınavın çok zor olacağını söylüyor. B: ______
B is encouraging A to ignore the scary rumors because A is prepared.
Someone is telling you that your outfit is ugly, but you love it.
You should ignore their negative opinion.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's a bit risky. It implies what they are saying is unimportant. Use 'Anlıyorum' (I understand) instead.
Not inherently, but it is dismissive. It's fine with friends, but can be seen as stubborn in formal settings.
'Duymazdan gelmek' is pretending you didn't hear. 'Kulak asmamak' is hearing but deciding it doesn't matter.
No, the idiom is fixed as 'Kulak asmamak'. You don't say 'Kulaklar asmamak'.
No, if you are ignoring music, you'd say 'Müziği dinlemiyorum'. This is for words, advice, or rumors.
Yes, in novels and newspapers, but usually in quotes or informal columns.
The opposite is 'Kulak vermek' (to give an ear/listen carefully).
Yes, because it's one of the first idioms Turks teach to help people deal with social life.
Yes, that means 'I didn't pay any mind' (Past tense).
It's an old metaphor for attaching your attention to something.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kulak ardı etmek
similarTo ignore/neglect a task or warning.
Kulak misafiri olmak
contrastTo overhear something accidentally.
Kulak kabartmak
contrastTo prick up one's ears / listen intently.
Duymazdan gelmek
synonymTo pretend not to hear.
Boş vermek
similarTo let it go / not care.
