Bedeutung
Doing something correctly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is tied to the concept of 'Alın teri' (forehead sweat), meaning honest labor. Doing something 'doğru dürüst' means you've earned your money fairly. In Turkish culture, guests must be hosted 'doğru dürüst'. This means offering the best food, tea, and comfort without shortcuts. Turkish people value emotional clarity. 'Doğru dürüst' is often used to break through social 'politeness' to get to the truth. Teachers in Turkey emphasize 'doğru dürüst' handwriting and behavior as a sign of respect for the school.
The 'Bir' Rule
When using it as an adjective, always put 'bir' after the phrase: 'Doğru dürüst bir araba'.
Don't Split It
Never put other words between 'doğru' and 'dürüst'. They are inseparable friends!
Bedeutung
Doing something correctly.
The 'Bir' Rule
When using it as an adjective, always put 'bir' after the phrase: 'Doğru dürüst bir araba'.
Don't Split It
Never put other words between 'doğru' and 'dürüst'. They are inseparable friends!
Negative Power
Use it in negative sentences to sound like a native complainer. It adds a lot of flavor to your dissatisfaction.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Lütfen ödevlerini ______ yap, yoksa zayıf alacaksın.
The context of getting a bad grade implies the work should be done 'properly'.
Which sentence is correct?
Which one expresses a complaint about a hotel?
'Doğru dürüst bir [noun]' is the standard way to describe a decent object.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone is mumbling and you can't hear them.
'Konuş' means speak, which fits the situation of mumbling.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Bu telefon sürekli kapanıyor. Fatma: ______
Fatma agrees that the phone isn't working properly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Properly vs. Haphazardly
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenLütfen ödevlerini ______ yap, yoksa zayıf alacaksın.
The context of getting a bad grade implies the work should be done 'properly'.
Which one expresses a complaint about a hotel?
'Doğru dürüst bir [noun]' is the standard way to describe a decent object.
Situation: Someone is mumbling and you can't hear them.
'Konuş' means speak, which fits the situation of mumbling.
Ayşe: Bu telefon sürekli kapanıyor. Fatma: ______
Fatma agrees that the phone isn't working properly.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it usually describes their behavior or their 'solidness' as a person (e.g., 'Doğru dürüst bir adam').
Not inherently, but in a harsh tone, it can sound like you are criticizing someone's effort.
'Düzgün' is more literal (straight/tidy), while 'doğru dürüst' is more idiomatic and emphatic.
No, the phrase itself doesn't change, but the noun it modifies can be plural.
Yes, if you are asking for a 'proper' report or explanation, it is acceptable.
No, 'dürüst' means 'honest' on its own. It only means 'properly' when paired with 'doğru'.
Don't pronounce it as a 'g'. Just make the 'o' sound longer.
No, it is standard Turkish used across all of Turkey.
No, the order is always 'Doğru' then 'Dürüst'.
The most common opposite is 'Yalan yanlış' (incorrectly/haphazardly).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Adam akıllı
synonymThoroughly/Sensibly
Düzgün
similarProper/Orderly
Hakkıyla
similarWith its right/Properly
Yalan yanlış
contrastHaphazardly/Incorrectly
Baştan savma
contrastSlapdash/Careless
