Bedeutung
To take risks when you have already been lucky.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Kısmet' is central. Forcing luck is seen as fighting against one's destiny, which is culturally discouraged. There is a belief that 'too much of a good thing' attracts the Evil Eye (Nazar). Forcing luck is a way to attract this negative energy. In high-paced business, it can sometimes be used to describe 'aggressive growth,' but still carries a warning of bankruptcy. In coastal regions, it's often used regarding the sea—don't go out if the weather is turning, don't push your luck with nature.
Use it as a soft 'No'
In Turkish bargaining, saying 'Şansını zorlama' is a polite but firm way to say 'This is my final price' without being aggressive.
Suffix Alert
Don't forget the 'n' buffer in 'şansını'. It's şans + ı (his/your) + n (buffer) + ı (accusative).
Bedeutung
To take risks when you have already been lucky.
Use it as a soft 'No'
In Turkish bargaining, saying 'Şansını zorlama' is a polite but firm way to say 'This is my final price' without being aggressive.
Suffix Alert
Don't forget the 'n' buffer in 'şansını'. It's şans + ı (his/your) + n (buffer) + ı (accusative).
The 'Istersen' addition
Adding 'istersen' (if you want) at the end—'Şansını zorlama istersen'—makes the warning sound more ominous or sarcastic.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'şansını zorlamak'.
Zaten çok yardım ettim, daha fazlasını isteyerek ________.
The subject is 'you' (implied by the context of the speaker helping), so 'şansını zorluyorsun' is correct.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'şansını zorlamak'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
This involves taking a high risk after already being lucky, which is the core meaning.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Sınavdan 90 aldım ama hocaya gidip 100 yapmasını isteyeceğim.' Fatma: 'Bence yapma, ________.'
Fatma is warning Ayşe not to be greedy after a good result.
Match the person to their 'şans' suffix.
1. Biz, 2. Sen, 3. Ben
These are the correct possessive + accusative forms.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenZaten çok yardım ettim, daha fazlasını isteyerek ________.
The subject is 'you' (implied by the context of the speaker helping), so 'şansını zorluyorsun' is correct.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
This involves taking a high risk after already being lucky, which is the core meaning.
Ayşe: 'Sınavdan 90 aldım ama hocaya gidip 100 yapmasını isteyeceğim.' Fatma: 'Bence yapma, ________.'
Fatma is warning Ayşe not to be greedy after a good result.
1. Biz, 2. Sen, 3. Ben
These are the correct possessive + accusative forms.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 Fragen90% of the time, yes. It implies greed or recklessness. However, in sports commentary, it can sometimes mean 'giving it your all to win,' which is slightly more positive.
Yes! 'Şansımı zorlamak istemiyorum' (I don't want to push my luck) is a very common and natural way to say you are playing it safe.
'Risk almak' is neutral and often positive (taking a calculated risk). 'Şansını zorlamak' is specifically about taking a risk when you are *already* in a good position.
You would say 'Şansınızı zorlamayın.'
Be careful. It can sound a bit informal or even disrespectful. Use 'Mevcut şartları zorlamak istemem' instead.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ateşle oynamak
similarTo play with fire.
Kaş yaparken göz çıkarmak
builds onTo cause total damage while trying to improve something.
Şansına küsmek
contrastTo be cross with one's luck (to accept bad luck).
Turnayı gözünden vurmak
similarTo hit the jackpot / To be very lucky.
