Bedeutung
Warning someone to be cautious.
Kultureller Hintergrund
It is extremely common for strangers to warn each other. If you are walking and your shoelace is untied, a stranger might say 'Dikkat et, düşme!' (Be careful, don't fall!). This is seen as helpful, not intrusive. The 'Turkish Mother' archetype is famous for over-using 'Dikkat et.' Whether you are 5 or 50, if you are leaving the house, you will hear 'Kendine dikkat et, sıkı giyin' (Take care of yourself, dress warmly). In the chaotic traffic of Istanbul, 'Dikkat et' is often shouted by motorcycle couriers (kurye) as they weave through traffic. It serves as a more polite alternative to a horn. Sometimes 'dikkat et' is used to warn someone not to attract too much attention to their success or beauty, to avoid the 'evil eye.'
The 'Kendine' Rule
Always use 'Kendine dikkat et' as a warm way to end a conversation with friends. It makes you sound much more native.
Dative Case is Key
Don't forget the -e/-a suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds broken and confusing.
Bedeutung
Warning someone to be cautious.
The 'Kendine' Rule
Always use 'Kendine dikkat et' as a warm way to end a conversation with friends. It makes you sound much more native.
Dative Case is Key
Don't forget the -e/-a suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds broken and confusing.
Plural for Politeness
Even if you are talking to one person, use 'Dikkat edin' if they are older than you or your boss to show respect.
Shouting 'Dikkat!'
If you need to warn someone instantly, just shout 'Dikkat!' You don't need the 'et' in emergencies.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct dative suffix (-e or -a).
Yol___ dikkat et!
'Yol' ends in a back vowel 'o', so it takes the back vowel dative suffix '-a'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'Take care' to a friend?
Arkadaşına veda ederken ne dersin?
'Kendine dikkat et' is the standard idiomatic way to say 'Take care of yourself'.
Complete the dialogue.
Anne: 'Hava çok soğuk.' Çocuk: 'Biliyorum anne, ________.'
The child is promising future action: 'I will be careful'.
Match the warning to the situation.
Situation: Someone is carrying a tray of expensive glasses.
'Bardaklara' means 'to the glasses'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYol___ dikkat et!
'Yol' ends in a back vowel 'o', so it takes the back vowel dative suffix '-a'.
Arkadaşına veda ederken ne dersin?
'Kendine dikkat et' is the standard idiomatic way to say 'Take care of yourself'.
Anne: 'Hava çok soğuk.' Çocuk: 'Biliyorum anne, ________.'
The child is promising future action: 'I will be careful'.
Situation: Someone is carrying a tray of expensive glasses.
'Bardaklara' means 'to the glasses'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. However, 'Dikkat edin' is the formal/plural version used for respect.
No, 'dikkat' only works with the verb 'etmek'.
'Dikkat et' is an action (Pay attention), while 'Dikkatli ol' is a state (Be careful). They are often interchangeable.
Arabaya dikkat et.
Yes, usually as 'Bilgilerinize sunar, dikkat etmenizi rica ederiz' (Presented for your information, we request your attention).
No, but saying 'Kendine dikkat et' to someone shows you care about their well-being.
No, use 'Bak' for 'Look'. Use 'Dikkat et' for 'Pay close attention to this detail'.
Dikkat etme (Don't pay attention/Don't mind).
Yes, 'Ayık ol' is a common slang way to say 'Stay sharp/Be careful'.
It's a feature of its Arabic origin, and it's pronounced sharply in Turkish.
Only if the dog is in danger. If you are pet-sitting, use 'Köpeğe bak'.
Bana dikkat et (or more commonly, 'Beni dinle' - Listen to me).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dikkatli ol
similarBe careful
Göz kulak olmak
builds onTo keep an eye on
İhmal etmemek
contrastNot to neglect
Dikkate almak
specialized formTo take into consideration
Dikkatini çekmek
builds onTo attract someone's attention
