المعنى
To follow instructions from elders or superiors.
خلفية ثقافية
In traditional Turkish families, 'söz dinlemek' is the primary metric for a child's character. It is often discussed among relatives. In 'Usta-Çırak' (Master-Apprentice) relationships, the apprentice is expected to 'söz dinlemek' without question to learn the craft. Military service is mandatory for men in Turkey, and 'söz dinlemek' (obeying orders) is a central theme of this experience. Younger generations are redefining 'söz dinlemek' as 'respectful dialogue' rather than blind obedience.
The 'Good' Label
If you want to compliment a Turkish parent, tell them their child is 'söz dinleyen bir çocuk'.
Don't be too literal
If you say 'Seni dinliyorum' in a fight, it just means 'I hear you.' Use 'Sözünü dinliyorum' to show you are actually complying.
المعنى
To follow instructions from elders or superiors.
The 'Good' Label
If you want to compliment a Turkish parent, tell them their child is 'söz dinleyen bir çocuk'.
Don't be too literal
If you say 'Seni dinliyorum' in a fight, it just means 'I hear you.' Use 'Sözünü dinliyorum' to show you are actually complying.
The Regret Formula
Use 'Keşke [Person]-in sözünü dinleseydim' to sound like a native when expressing regret.
Respect over Obedience
Remember that in Turkey, this phrase is more about 'respecting wisdom' than 'blindly following orders'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'söz dinlemek'.
Annemin ______ ve şemsiyemi yanıma aldım.
When specifying 'my mother', you need the possessive 'sözünü'.
Which sentence means 'The child is very obedient'?
Hangisi doğru?
'Söz dinlemek' is the idiom for obedience.
Complete the dialogue.
Ali: 'Sınavdan kaldım.' Can: 'Sana çalış demiştim. Keşke ______.'
Can is referring to his own advice that was ignored.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Bir doktor hastasına ne der?
Doctors give advice that should be 'listened to' (followed).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Dinlemek vs Söz Dinlemek
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAnnemin ______ ve şemsiyemi yanıma aldım.
When specifying 'my mother', you need the possessive 'sözünü'.
Hangisi doğru?
'Söz dinlemek' is the idiom for obedience.
Ali: 'Sınavdan kaldım.' Can: 'Sana çalış demiştim. Keşke ______.'
Can is referring to his own advice that was ignored.
Bir doktor hastasına ne der?
Doctors give advice that should be 'listened to' (followed).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it's slightly informal. In a professional email, use 'talimatlarınızı uygulayacağım' (I will apply your instructions).
Not necessarily rude, but it's more casual. It can sound a bit dismissive if used in the wrong tone.
You can say 'Ben kimsenin sözünü dinlemem.'
Mostly, but you can use it for pets or even metaphorically for things like 'heart' (kalbinin sözünü dinlemek).
The opposite is 'söz dinlememek' or 'başına buyruk hareket etmek'.
In traditional culture, no. It implies you are respectful. In modern youth culture, it might sometimes imply a lack of independence.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Doktorun sözünü dinle.'
'Dinlemek' is the act of listening. 'Söz dinlemek' is the act of obeying or following advice.
Yes, if you are giving them serious advice.
A common slangy way to say someone is very obedient is 'kuzu gibi' (like a lamb).
عبارات ذات صلة
sözünden çıkmamak
specialized formTo never disobey someone.
nasihat tutmak
synonymTo follow advice.
laf dinlemek
similarTo listen to what is said.
itaat etmek
synonymTo obey.
burnunun dikine gitmek
contrastTo be stubborn.
kulak asmak
similarTo pay attention to.
