Bedeutung
Telling someone to take their time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Drinking tea (çay) is a slow ritual. If you try to finish your tea too fast, your host will say 'Acele etme' to encourage you to stay longer. While punctuality is valued, building a relationship over coffee before starting a meeting is more important. 'Acele etme' is used to transition from small talk to business. In coastal cities like Izmir, the pace of life is naturally slower. 'Acele etme' is almost a local motto for enjoying the sun and sea. Turkish carpet weavers and ceramic artists use this phrase to remind apprentices that perfection cannot be rushed.
The Power of 'Hiç'
Add 'hiç' before the phrase ('Hiç acele etme') to sound extra generous with your time.
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Never forget the '-yin' suffix for people you don't know well.
Bedeutung
Telling someone to take their time.
The Power of 'Hiç'
Add 'hiç' before the phrase ('Hiç acele etme') to sound extra generous with your time.
Watch the Register
Never forget the '-yin' suffix for people you don't know well.
The Tea Rule
If someone says 'Acele etme' while you are drinking tea, it's a compliment! It means they like your company.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct informal version to tell a friend not to rush.
Arkadaşım, lütfen ______.
'Acele etme' is the informal singular form used for friends.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Özür dilerim, geç kaldım! B: Sorun değil, ______.
When someone is late and stressed, 'acele etme' is the most comforting response.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To your boss at work:
The plural/formal suffix '-yin' is necessary for showing respect to a boss.
Fill in the blank to complete the proverb.
Acele işe ______ karışır.
The proverb is 'Acele işe şeytan karışır' (The devil interferes in hurried work).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say Acele Etme
Social
- • Friends at a cafe
- • Family dinner
- • Texting
Learning
- • Doing homework
- • Playing a game
- • Practicing Turkish
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenArkadaşım, lütfen ______.
'Acele etme' is the informal singular form used for friends.
A: Özür dilerim, geç kaldım! B: Sorun değil, ______.
When someone is late and stressed, 'acele etme' is the most comforting response.
To your boss at work:
The plural/formal suffix '-yin' is necessary for showing respect to a boss.
Acele işe ______ karışır.
The proverb is 'Acele işe şeytan karışır' (The devil interferes in hurried work).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt's better to use 'Acele etmeyiniz' or 'Vaktiniz olduğunda' to remain professional.
'Acele etme' is about time and rushing; 'Yavaşla' is about physical speed (like walking or driving).
Only if used with someone of higher status. With friends, it is very kind and reassuring.
You can say 'Beni acele ettirme' (Don't make me rush).
Yes, 'Kasılma' or 'Rahat ol' are common among youth.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Çabuk ol
contrastBe quick
Yavaşla
similarSlow down
Ağırdan al
specialized formTo take it slow/procrastinate
Sakin ol
similarBe calm
Vaktimiz var
builds onWe have time
