Bedeutung
Watching for a chance to act.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Turkish business culture, 'fırsat kollamak' is seen as a sign of a 'kurnaz' (shrewd) and successful merchant. It is not just about greed, but about survival in a volatile market. Children are often taught to 'fırsat kollamak' when asking for something from their parents, especially if the parents are busy or tired. Commentators use this phrase constantly to describe a team that is playing defensively but waiting for a single counter-attack. Many folk tales involve a hero who must 'fırsat kolla' to defeat a giant or a dragon, emphasizing that brains and timing beat brawn.
Active vs Passive
Remember that 'kollamak' is active. You are like a hawk watching its prey, not just a person waiting for a bus.
Don't be a 'Fırsatçı'
While 'fırsat kollamak' is smart, 'fırsatçılık' (opportunism) is often seen as being greedy or taking advantage of others' pain.
Bedeutung
Watching for a chance to act.
Active vs Passive
Remember that 'kollamak' is active. You are like a hawk watching its prey, not just a person waiting for a bus.
Don't be a 'Fırsatçı'
While 'fırsat kollamak' is smart, 'fırsatçılık' (opportunism) is often seen as being greedy or taking advantage of others' pain.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fırsat kollamak'.
Kedi, fareyi yakalamak için saatlerce ______.
We use 'kolladı' (past tense) because the cat was watching for a duration of time.
Which sentence is the most natural use of the phrase?
Select the best option:
Buying a house requires timing and watching the market, which fits the idiom perfectly.
Match the person to the reason they are 'fırsat kollamak'.
1. Forvet oyuncusu, 2. Yatırımcı, 3. Öğrenci
Players watch for goals, investors for prices, and students for a gap to ask questions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenKedi, fareyi yakalamak için saatlerce ______.
We use 'kolladı' (past tense) because the cat was watching for a duration of time.
Select the best option:
Buying a house requires timing and watching the market, which fits the idiom perfectly.
1. Forvet oyuncusu, 2. Yatırımcı, 3. Öğrenci
Players watch for goals, investors for prices, and students for a gap to ask questions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenMostly yes, but it can be used for 'mischievous' things too, like a child waiting for a chance to steal a cookie.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
'Beklemek' is just waiting. 'Kollamak' is waiting with a specific goal and watching for a gap.
It becomes 'fırsat kolladım' (I watched for a chance).
Verwandte Redewendungen
fırsatını bulmak
builds onTo find the opportunity.
fırsat tepmek
contrastTo kick away an opportunity.
zaman kollamak
synonymTo watch for the time.
fırsatçılık yapmak
specialized formTo act as an opportunist.
