Bedeutung
Having no preference.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hosts often offer multiple options to guests. Saying 'fark etmez' is a way to show you are not a demanding guest, but be prepared for the host to keep asking until you pick one! Subordinates often use 'fark etmez' to defer to a manager's preference, showing respect for the hierarchy and the manager's decision-making power. Younger Turks might shorten it to just 'fark etmez' or use 'bana uyar' to sound more 'cool' and decisive while still being flexible. Be careful: if you say 'fark etmez' but actually have a preference, your Turkish friends might get upset later if you complain. This is called 'sitem.'
Add 'Ya'
Adding 'ya' at the end ('Fark etmez ya') makes it sound much more natural and relaxed in informal settings.
Watch Your Face
If you say 'fark etmez' with a bored expression, it can seem rude. Always pair it with a small smile to show you are being cooperative.
Bedeutung
Having no preference.
Add 'Ya'
Adding 'ya' at the end ('Fark etmez ya') makes it sound much more natural and relaxed in informal settings.
Watch Your Face
If you say 'fark etmez' with a bored expression, it can seem rude. Always pair it with a small smile to show you are being cooperative.
The Follow-up
After saying 'fark etmez,' add 'Sen seç' (You choose) to be extra polite and helpful.
Don't be too passive
In Turkey, if you say 'fark etmez' too many times in a row, people might think you are indecisive. Occasionally make a firm choice!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to say 'It doesn't matter to me.'
Çay mı kahve mi? Benim _____ fark etmez.
'İçin' is the postposition meaning 'for'. 'Benim için' = 'For me'.
Which response is the most polite way to say you have no preference?
Arkadaşınız soruyor: 'Hangi tatlıyı yiyelim?'
'Fark etmez' is polite and neutral. 'Bana ne' is rude.
Choose the best phrase to complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Sinemaya saat 7'de mi gidelim yoksa 9'da mı? Mehmet: __________, her iki saatte de müsaidim.
Mehmet is saying he is free at both times, so he has no preference.
Match the situation with the best use of 'fark etmez'.
You are at a restaurant and they ask if you want a table inside or outside.
This correctly addresses the location choice by saying 'wherever is empty'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Politeness Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÇay mı kahve mi? Benim _____ fark etmez.
'İçin' is the postposition meaning 'for'. 'Benim için' = 'For me'.
Arkadaşınız soruyor: 'Hangi tatlıyı yiyelim?'
'Fark etmez' is polite and neutral. 'Bana ne' is rude.
Ayşe: Sinemaya saat 7'de mi gidelim yoksa 9'da mı? Mehmet: __________, her iki saatte de müsaidim.
Mehmet is saying he is free at both times, so he has no preference.
You are at a restaurant and they ask if you want a table inside or outside.
This correctly addresses the location choice by saying 'wherever is empty'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is generally polite and neutral. It only becomes rude if your tone of voice is dismissive.
Yes, for minor things like choosing a meeting time or a lunch spot. It shows you are flexible.
'Fark etmez' is a general preference (Aorist). 'Fark etmiyor' is more about the current moment (Present Continuous).
You say 'Bizim için fark etmez.'
Absolutely not! 'Bana ne' is very rude and means 'I don't care/So what.'
It's common in some dialects but grammatically incorrect. Stick to 'fark etmez.'
You can say 'Benim için hiç fark etmez.'
Yes, it's very common in emails, texts, and even literature.
Yes, 'Kimin geldiği benim için fark etmez' (It doesn't matter to me who comes).
Yes, 'Tercihim bulunmamaktadır' (I do not have a preference), but it's very stiff.
It's better to avoid it for serious life decisions as it might sound like you don't care about the outcome.
It's a light tap, almost like the 'tt' in the American English word 'better'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bana uyar
similarIt suits me / I'm down.
Hepsi olur
similarAll of them work.
Önemli değil
similarIt's not important.
Sen bilirsin
builds onYou know best / It's up to you.
Bana ne
contrastWhat's it to me? / I don't care.
