Bedeutung
When a place becomes empty of people.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In big cities like Istanbul, 'el ayak çekilmesi' happens much later than in rural areas. In neighborhoods like Beşiktaş or Kadıköy, it might never fully happen, leading to the phrase 'İstanbul hiç uyumaz' (Istanbul never sleeps). During Ramadan, the streets empty out completely about 15 minutes before the evening call to prayer (Ezan). This is a unique 'el ayak çekilmesi' where everyone is at the dinner table at the same time. In Anatolian villages, life follows the sun. Once the sun sets, 'el ayak çekilmesi' is immediate. Being outside after this time is often seen as unusual or only for specific chores. The phrase doesn't necessarily imply danger. In fact, in a traditional 'mahalle', the 'el ayak çekilmesi' is a sign that the day's work is done and the community is safe in their homes.
Use with 'Artık'
Pairing the phrase with 'artık' (now/finally) adds a sense of relief or finality. E.g., 'Artık el ayak çekildi, konuşabiliriz.'
Passive Voice Only
Always use 'çekilmek' (passive). If you say 'çekmek', it sounds like you are physically pulling someone's limbs.
Bedeutung
When a place becomes empty of people.
Use with 'Artık'
Pairing the phrase with 'artık' (now/finally) adds a sense of relief or finality. E.g., 'Artık el ayak çekildi, konuşabiliriz.'
Passive Voice Only
Always use 'çekilmek' (passive). If you say 'çekmek', it sounds like you are physically pulling someone's limbs.
Atmospheric Writing
In Turkish literature, this phrase is often used to transition from a scene of action to a scene of internal reflection.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Gece yarısı olunca bütün kasabadan el ayak _______.
The phrase requires the passive 'çekildi' to describe the completed state of the town becoming empty.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde deyim doğru kullanılmıştır?
The phrase is used for a collective group of people leaving a place after an event.
Match the situation to the most appropriate response.
Situation: You are walking in a city center at 4 AM and it's completely silent.
This correctly describes the atmosphere of the empty city.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Neden dükkanı kapatıyorsun? B: Saat geç oldu, artık _______.
The shopkeeper is closing because the people have left the area.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Crowd Levels
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGece yarısı olunca bütün kasabadan el ayak _______.
The phrase requires the passive 'çekildi' to describe the completed state of the town becoming empty.
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde deyim doğru kullanılmıştır?
The phrase is used for a collective group of people leaving a place after an event.
Situation: You are walking in a city center at 4 AM and it's completely silent.
This correctly describes the atmosphere of the empty city.
A: Neden dükkanı kapatıyorsun? B: Saat geç oldu, artık _______.
The shopkeeper is closing because the people have left the area.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, absolutely. It's perfect for describing a mall after closing hours.
Both are used. 'El ayak çekildi' is more common in speech, while 'el ayağı çekildi' is slightly more formal.
Not necessarily. It can be peaceful, though in some contexts (like a horror story), it can be eerie.
Yes, it's very common for parks, beaches, and squares.
The opposite would be 'iğne atsan yere düşmez' (so crowded a needle wouldn't hit the ground).
Not necessarily, just that they are no longer in that specific public space.
It might be a bit too informal/poetic for a standard business email, unless you are describing a market situation.
Yes, many Turkish songs use it to describe loneliness or the end of a day.
You can, but it's much less idiomatic and sounds a bit flat.
Usually, it's for larger spaces like streets or houses, but it can work for a large office or hall.
Verwandte Redewendungen
in cin top oynamak
similarTo be completely deserted (hyperbolic).
ıssız kalmak
synonymTo become deserted.
tenhalaşmak
synonymTo become less crowded.
ana baba günü
contrastAn incredibly crowded place.
