المعنى
To honor what was said.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is linked to the concept of 'Söz namustur' (One's word is one's honor). Breaking a promise can lead to social ostracization in traditional circles. In the Ottoman court, the Sultan's word (Ferman) was the law. 'Yerine getirmek' was the standard verb for executing these imperial decrees. In Turkish business, a verbal agreement (sözlü anlaşma) is often as binding as a written one. 'Sözünü yerine getirmek' is the key to long-term partnerships. Similar phrases exist in Uzbek and Kazakh, showing the deep nomadic roots of 'word as a physical commitment'.
Use the Passive in Reports
In formal reports, use 'Sözler yerine getirildi' to sound objective and professional.
Watch the Possessives
Always check if you said 'sözümü' (my word) or 'sözünü' (your/his word). Mixing them up changes the meaning entirely.
المعنى
To honor what was said.
Use the Passive in Reports
In formal reports, use 'Sözler yerine getirildi' to sound objective and professional.
Watch the Possessives
Always check if you said 'sözümü' (my word) or 'sözünü' (your/his word). Mixing them up changes the meaning entirely.
The Weight of the Word
In Turkey, saying you will 'yerine getirmek' a promise is a very strong commitment. Don't say it lightly!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'sözünü yerine getirmek'.
Dürüst bir insan her zaman ______ ______ ______.
The subject is 'dürüst bir insan' (3rd person singular), so we use 'sözünü' and conjugate 'getirmek' in the aorist tense for a general truth.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Which of these expresses keeping a promise in a professional way?
'Yerine getirmek' is the most formal and sophisticated choice among these options.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın yardıma geleceğine söz vermiştin. Mehmet: Merak etme Ayşe, ben her zaman ______.
Mehmet is talking about himself, so he must use the 1st person possessive 'sözümü'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينDürüst bir insan her zaman ______ ______ ______.
The subject is 'dürüst bir insan' (3rd person singular), so we use 'sözünü' and conjugate 'getirmek' in the aorist tense for a general truth.
Which of these expresses keeping a promise in a professional way?
'Yerine getirmek' is the most formal and sophisticated choice among these options.
Ayşe: Yarın yardıma geleceğine söz vermiştin. Mehmet: Merak etme Ayşe, ben her zaman ______.
Mehmet is talking about himself, so he must use the 1st person possessive 'sözümü'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةYes, they mean the same thing, but 'yerine getirmek' is more formal and emphasizes the completion of the action.
Yes, it is very common to use it when referring to fulfilling the terms of a contract.
The most common opposite is 'sözünü yerine getirmemek' or 'sözünden dönmek'.
While not strictly religious, it aligns with Islamic values of 'ahde vefa' (loyalty to one's word).
عبارات ذات صلة
sözünde durmak
synonymTo stand by one's word.
sözünü tutmak
similarTo keep one's word.
sözünden dönmek
contrastTo go back on one's word.
vaat etmek
builds onTo promise.
