Bedeutung
Stop obstructing my work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Turkish writers and thinkers often use this phrase to criticize government interference in the arts or sciences. The phrase resonates with the Anatolian value of 'kanaatkarlık' (contentment), where one prefers simple freedom over the 'favors' of the powerful. In Turkish startups, this is often used as a 'pro-tip' for managers to avoid micromanagement. The phrase appears in many Turkish pop songs and TV dramas as a sassy way to tell a former lover to stay away.
Use it for humor
If a friend is hovering, say it with a smile. It's a very 'Turkish' way to be funny and direct at the same time.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or without a smile, it can sound very aggressive, like 'Get lost!'
Bedeutung
Stop obstructing my work.
Use it for humor
If a friend is hovering, say it with a smile. It's a very 'Turkish' way to be funny and direct at the same time.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly or without a smile, it can sound very aggressive, like 'Get lost!'
The Full Version
Using 'Gölge etme başka ihsan istemem' makes you sound like a native speaker who knows their history.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the idiom used to tell someone to stop being a hindrance.
Yardım istemiyorum, lütfen ______ etme.
'Gölge etme' is the standard idiom for 'don't be a hindrance.'
Which historical figure is associated with this phrase?
Gölge etme başka ihsan istemem sözü kime aittir?
The phrase is attributed to Diogenes of Sinope in his meeting with Alexander the Great.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your brother is standing in front of the TV while you are playing a game.
Since he is blocking your view and hindering your activity, 'Gölge etme' is the appropriate idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the full version of the idiom.
A: Sana yardım edeyim mi? B: Hayır, ______.
This is the complete, classic form of the idiom used to politely but firmly refuse help.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYardım istemiyorum, lütfen ______ etme.
'Gölge etme' is the standard idiom for 'don't be a hindrance.'
Gölge etme başka ihsan istemem sözü kime aittir?
The phrase is attributed to Diogenes of Sinope in his meeting with Alexander the Great.
Situation: Your brother is standing in front of the TV while you are playing a game.
Since he is blocking your view and hindering your activity, 'Gölge etme' is the appropriate idiom.
A: Sana yardım edeyim mi? B: Hayır, ______.
This is the complete, classic form of the idiom used to politely but firmly refuse help.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt depends on the context. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger or boss, it's quite rude.
Yes, if someone is blocking your light while reading, it's perfectly appropriate.
It's an old word for 'favor' or 'kindness' from a superior to an inferior.
Yes, 'Gölge etmeyin' is used for a group of people.
Yes, 'gölge yapma' is common in slang, but 'etme' is the traditional idiom.
Very. It's a standard literary and journalistic reference in Turkey.
You should say 'Lütfen engel olmayın.'
A Greek philosopher who lived in a tub and valued simplicity and honesty above all.
No, that would be 'beni takip etme.'
Only if the email is very informal to a close friend.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ayak bağı olmak
synonymTo be a hindrance/burden
Mani olmak
similarTo prevent/obstruct
Önünü kesmek
similarTo block someone's path/progress
Gölgesinde kalmak
contrastTo be overshadowed by someone
Destek olmak
contrastTo support/help
