Bedeutung
Inhaling air deeply.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In crowded cities like Istanbul, 'derin bir nefes almak' is often used in real estate ads to describe balconies or gardens, symbolizing an escape from pollution and noise. The word 'Nefes' refers to hymns sung by Alevi-Bektashi poets. Here, breath is not just air but divine inspiration and the word of truth. Hosts often use the concept of 'taking a breath' to make guests feel at home, emphasizing that their house is a place of rest. Yoga and meditation are booming in Turkey's middle class, making 'derin nefes' a staple phrase in social media wellness content.
Use 'Bir'
Always try to say 'derin BİR nefes' when referring to a single action. It sounds much more native.
Avoid 'Yapmak'
Never say 'nefes yapmak'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
Inhaling air deeply.
Use 'Bir'
Always try to say 'derin BİR nefes' when referring to a single action. It sounds much more native.
Avoid 'Yapmak'
Never say 'nefes yapmak'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Çekmek' Variation
Use 'nefes çekmek' if you want to sound more poetic or emphasize the deep satisfaction of the breath.
Hospitality
If a guest looks tired, say 'Bir nefes al' to show you care about their well-being.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
Sakinleşmek için lütfen derin bir nefes ______.
The standard collocation for taking a breath is 'nefes almak'.
Which sentence expresses relief?
Hangisi rahatlama (relief) belirtir?
Taking a deep breath after a stressful event like an exam is a common way to express relief.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the gym after a heavy lift.
After physical exertion, taking a deep breath is the recommended way to recover.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Çok stresliyim! Mehmet: Korkma, sadece ______.
Taking a deep breath is the most common advice for stress.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Almak vs. Vermek
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSakinleşmek için lütfen derin bir nefes ______.
The standard collocation for taking a breath is 'nefes almak'.
Hangisi rahatlama (relief) belirtir?
Taking a deep breath after a stressful event like an exam is a common way to express relief.
Situation: You are at the gym after a heavy lift.
After physical exertion, taking a deep breath is the recommended way to recover.
Ayşe: Çok stresliyim! Mehmet: Korkma, sadece ______.
Taking a deep breath is the most common advice for stress.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is also a literal medical term used by doctors during examinations.
Yes, 'soluk' is a synonym, but it is more formal or literary. 'Nefes' is more common in daily speech.
The opposite is 'yüzeysel nefes' (shallow breath) or 'kesik kesik nefes' (short, interrupted breaths).
Both are correct, but 'derin nefes almak' is the standard collocation. 'Derinden' emphasizes the source or depth.
It's a way to suggest they should pause and calm down before saying something they might regret.
Not really. For smell, use 'koklamak' or 'içine çekmek'. 'Derin nefes' is specifically about air.
Yes, 'nefes alıyor' can sometimes be used crudely to mean someone is 'alive/available,' but avoid this usage.
Use the phrase 'nefes nefese kalmak'.
In religious/Sufi contexts, yes, but in daily life, it just means breath.
Yes, that means 'exhale deeply,' often used in yoga instructions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
nefes nefese kalmak
similarTo be out of breath
nefesini tutmak
contrastTo hold one's breath
son nefes
specialized formLast breath (death)
nefes aldırmak
builds onTo give someone a breather
bir solukta
similarIn one breath / very quickly
