المعنى
Used to say a place is well-stocked.
خلفية ثقافية
In places like the Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı), 'yok yok' is not just a phrase but a business philosophy. Merchants pride themselves on being able to source anything for a customer. When hosting guests, a 'yok yok' table is a sign of respect and generosity. It's common for hosts to apologize for 'missing' items even when the table is overflowing. The neighborhood 'bakkal' (small grocer) is a cultural icon. Despite the rise of supermarkets, people love the bakkal because 'yok yok'—they have the specific small things you need at 10 PM. With the explosion of e-commerce apps like Trendyol or Getir, 'yok yok' is frequently used in digital marketing to emphasize that the app is a 'super-app'.
Use the Locative!
Always remember to say WHERE the 'yok yok' is happening. Use -de, -da, -te, or -ta.
Not for People
Don't use it to say someone is absent. 'Ali yok yok' does NOT mean Ali is very absent.
المعنى
Used to say a place is well-stocked.
Use the Locative!
Always remember to say WHERE the 'yok yok' is happening. Use -de, -da, -te, or -ta.
Not for People
Don't use it to say someone is absent. 'Ali yok yok' does NOT mean Ali is very absent.
Complimenting a Host
Saying 'Masada yok yok' is one of the best ways to thank a Turkish host for a big meal.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Bu devasa alışveriş merkezinde ____ ____; her markayı bulabilirsin.
The idiom for 'everything is there' is 'yok yok'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'yok yok'?
Which of these scenarios would prompt a native speaker to say 'Burada yok yok!'?
'Yok yok' describes a place with a huge variety of items.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: 'Yeni açılan lokantanın menüsüne baktın mı?' Can: 'Evet, inanılmaz! ______ ______.'
You need the locative 'Menü-de' to say 'In the menu, there is everything'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينBu devasa alışveriş merkezinde ____ ____; her markayı bulabilirsin.
The idiom for 'everything is there' is 'yok yok'.
Which of these scenarios would prompt a native speaker to say 'Burada yok yok!'?
'Yok yok' describes a place with a huge variety of items.
Ahmet: 'Yeni açılan lokantanın menüsüne baktın mı?' Can: 'Evet, inanılmaz! ______ ______.'
You need the locative 'Menü-de' to say 'In the menu, there is everything'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةYes, if someone asks a question and you say 'Yok, yok' quickly, it just means 'No, no'. The 'everything' meaning is an idiom used as a description.
Not at all! It's a very friendly and appreciative phrase. Just avoid it in very formal writing.
Yes, but use it for their skills or the things they carry. 'Onda yok yok' means 'He has every skill/item'.
'Her şey var' is literal (Everything exists). 'Yok yok' is more idiomatic and emphasizes the surprise of finding so much variety.
Yes, it is a universal Turkish idiom used from Istanbul to Erzurum.
Usually, it's positive (abundance). However, sarcastically, it could describe a place with 'every kind of problem'.
عبارات ذات صلة
ne ararsan var
synonymWhatever you look for, it's there
bir kuş sütü eksik
similarOnly bird's milk is missing
iğne atsan yere düşmez
similarIf you throw a needle, it won't hit the ground
yok artık
contrastNo way! / You're kidding!
yok oğlu yok
specialized formAbsolutely everything (or absolutely nothing)
