Bedeutung
Something is about to happen.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a living fossil of the 'Adhan' (call to prayer) culture. It shows how religious practices shape the very way people talk about time, even in secular life. In Turkey, being ready for a guest is a point of pride. Using 'eli kulağında' for a guest's arrival shows the host's excitement and readiness. In big cities like Istanbul, this phrase is used constantly for traffic and public transport, reflecting the city's fast-paced yet unpredictable nature. News headlines frequently use this idiom to create a sense of urgency or 'breaking news' vibes.
Use it for the Bus
This is the most natural way to use the phrase. If you see the bus, say it!
Not for Long Term
Don't use it for your graduation next year. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Bedeutung
Something is about to happen.
Use it for the Bus
This is the most natural way to use the phrase. If you see the bus, say it!
Not for Long Term
Don't use it for your graduation next year. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Combine with 'Müjde'
Saying 'Müjdenin eli kulağında' (Good news is imminent) makes you sound very native and positive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Misafirler yola çıkmış, gelmeleri ______ ______.
The idiom 'eli kulağında' means imminent arrival.
Which situation is appropriate for 'eli kulağında'?
Which of these can be described as 'eli kulağında'?
The idiom is only for imminent events.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Hala haber gelmedi mi?' Mehmet: 'Hayır ama ______ ______.'
Mehmet is saying the news is about to arrive any second.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Yağmurun eli kulağında' with the best observation.
Dark clouds and thunder suggest rain is imminent.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMisafirler yola çıkmış, gelmeleri ______ ______.
The idiom 'eli kulağında' means imminent arrival.
Which of these can be described as 'eli kulağında'?
The idiom is only for imminent events.
Ayşe: 'Hala haber gelmedi mi?' Mehmet: 'Hayır ama ______ ______.'
Mehmet is saying the news is about to arrive any second.
Match 'Yağmurun eli kulağında' with the best observation.
Dark clouds and thunder suggest rain is imminent.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends.
Yes, like a storm or a deadline, but usually for things you are 'expecting.'
Usually no. It stays as 'eli kulağında' referring to the event.
It means 'his hand is at his ear,' referring to a muezzin.
Yes, 'Ahmet'in gelmesi eli kulağında' is very common.
Yes, especially in news headlines and stories.
Usually within minutes or a few hours.
Yes, 'ha geldi ha gelecek' is more casual.
Because the muezzin holds his ear before calling the prayer.
Yes, that means 'it was just about to happen' (but maybe it didn't).
Verwandte Redewendungen
an meselesi
synonymA matter of moments.
ha geldi ha gelecek
similarIt's either here or about to be here.
eli ayağına dolaşmak
contrastTo get flustered/clumsy.
vakti gelmek
builds onThe time has come.
