Bedeutung
A dispute involving words.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Turkish culture, an 'ağız kavgası' is often a way to release tension. It is socially expected that bystanders might try to calm the situation down. Similar to Italy or Greece, verbal arguments in Turkey are often loud and involve many hand gestures, but they rarely lead to physical harm. The term is now widely used to describe 'Twitter wars' or 'Linç kültürü' (cancel culture) interactions in Turkey. Historically, 'ağız kavgası' was a common feature of the 'Mahalle' (neighborhood) culture, where everyone knew each other's business.
Use 'Etmek'
Always remember to use 'etmek' as the verb. 'Ağız kavgası etmek' is the most natural form.
Don't use with Bosses
Never tell your boss 'Benimle ağız kavgası etme'. It is very disrespectful.
Bedeutung
A dispute involving words.
Use 'Etmek'
Always remember to use 'etmek' as the verb. 'Ağız kavgası etmek' is the most natural form.
Don't use with Bosses
Never tell your boss 'Benimle ağız kavgası etme'. It is very disrespectful.
The 'Çıktı' Rule
If you want to say an argument started suddenly, say 'Ağız kavgası çıktı'.
Bystander Role
If you see one, don't be surprised if people around start watching or trying to help.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Dün trafikte iki şoför fena halde ______ etti.
The standard collocation is 'ağız kavgası etmek'.
Which situation is an 'ağız kavgası'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi bir ağız kavgasıdır?
Ağız kavgası involves loud shouting and verbal conflict.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Dışarıdan çok ses geliyor, ne oluyor? Mehmet: Komşular yine ______.
Loud noise from neighbors is often associated with an argument.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Ağız Kavgası' with the best context:
Social media is a common place for verbal spats.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where do 'Ağız Kavgaları' happen?
Public
- • Traffic
- • Market
- • Bus stop
Private
- • Kitchen
- • Living room
- • Garden
Digital
- • YouTube
- • WhatsApp groups
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDün trafikte iki şoför fena halde ______ etti.
The standard collocation is 'ağız kavgası etmek'.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi bir ağız kavgasıdır?
Ağız kavgası involves loud shouting and verbal conflict.
Ayşe: Dışarıdan çok ses geliyor, ne oluyor? Mehmet: Komşular yine ______.
Loud noise from neighbors is often associated with an argument.
Match 'Ağız Kavgası' with the best context:
Social media is a common place for verbal spats.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's not a swear word. It's a descriptive phrase for a loud argument.
Yes, it's very common to describe children bickering.
'Tartışma' is a general word for argument/debate. 'Ağız kavgası' is specifically loud, angry, and informal.
Only if the business meeting goes very wrong and people start shouting.
You can say 'ağız kavgası başlatmak' or 'ağız kavgası çıkarmak'.
Yes, it is very common to describe social media 'flame wars'.
No, it is informal/neutral. In formal settings, use 'sözlü münakaşa'.
No, the word 'ağız' (mouth) specifically means no hitting is involved.
You will be understood, but 'etmek' is much more natural.
Yes, 'ağız kavgaları', but it's usually used in the singular.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ağız dalaşı
synonymBickering/spat
laf yetiştirmek
similarTo always have a comeback
çene yormak
similarTo talk in vain
söz düellosu
similarDuel of words
hır çıkarmak
builds onTo start trouble
