المعنى
Information learned from others, not sure
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkish 'Mahalle' (neighborhood) culture, 'kulaktan dolma' information is the lifeblood of social interaction, but it's also a source of conflict. The term 'dolma' reflects the Ottoman culinary influence on the language, where 'filling' is a common metaphor for preparation. With the rise of WhatsApp groups in Turkey, 'kulaktan dolma' is now the primary term used to describe viral misinformation. Journalists often use this phrase to criticize 'yellow journalism' or reporting without sources.
Use with 'Bilgi'
90% of the time, you will use this with the word 'bilgi' (information). It's the safest way to use it.
Don't use for books
If you read it in a book, it's not 'kulaktan dolma', even if the book is wrong. It must be heard.
المعنى
Information learned from others, not sure
Use with 'Bilgi'
90% of the time, you will use this with the word 'bilgi' (information). It's the safest way to use it.
Don't use for books
If you read it in a book, it's not 'kulaktan dolma', even if the book is wrong. It must be heard.
Dismissing Rumors
If someone tells you gossip you don't like, just say 'Bunlar hep kulaktan dolma' to end the conversation politely.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Onun hakkında bildiğim her şey ________ dolma bilgilerden ibaret.
The idiom is 'kulaktan dolma'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'kulaktan dolma' doğru kullanılmıştır?
It refers to unverified information or lack of expertise.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Eşleştirme yapın.
Kulaktan dolma means unverified info, while the others represent verified or direct info.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Yeni müdür çok sertmiş.' Mehmet: 'Nereden biliyorsun?' Ayşe: 'Herkes öyle söylüyor.' Mehmet: 'Bırak bu _________ bilgileri, adamı daha görmedik bile.'
Mehmet is dismissing Ayşe's hearsay.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينOnun hakkında bildiğim her şey ________ dolma bilgilerden ibaret.
The idiom is 'kulaktan dolma'.
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'kulaktan dolma' doğru kullanılmıştır?
It refers to unverified information or lack of expertise.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Kulaktan dolma means unverified info, while the others represent verified or direct info.
Ayşe: 'Yeni müdür çok sertmiş.' Mehmet: 'Nereden biliyorsun?' Ayşe: 'Herkes öyle söylüyor.' Mehmet: 'Bırak bu _________ bilgileri, adamı daha görmedik bile.'
Mehmet is dismissing Ayşe's hearsay.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot directly to the person, but it is an insult to the quality of their information. It suggests they are being lazy or gullible.
Yes, to describe unverified market rumors or non-data-driven claims, but keep it professional.
There isn't a single idiom, but 'birinci elden bilgi' (first-hand info) or 'kanıtlanmış bilgi' (proven info) are the opposites.
No, it applies to the information itself. 'Haberler kulaktan dolma' (The news is hearsay).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, that doesn't exist. If you saw it, it's just 'gördüğüm kadarıyla' (as far as I saw).
Etymologically yes, they both come from 'dolmak' (to fill). The metaphor is that your ear is being stuffed like a vegetable.
Yes! If you learn words from friends without looking at a dictionary, you are learning 'kulaktan dolma'.
The phrase itself doesn't change. You pluralize the noun it modifies: 'Kulaktan dolma bilgiler'.
Yes, many pop songs use it to describe rumors about love and betrayal.
عبارات ذات صلة
ağızdan ağıza
similarWord of mouth
aslı astarı yok
similarHas no basis in truth
kulak misafiri olmak
contrastTo eavesdrop accidentally
söylenti
synonymRumor
