A2 Expression Neutral

Hepsini denedim

I tried them all

Bedeutung

Stating you have tested all options.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In Turkish boutiques, shop assistants are very hands-on. Saying 'Hepsini denedim' is a standard way to signal you are done without being rude. When visiting a Turkish home, you might be offered many snacks. Saying you've tried 'hepsini' is a compliment to the variety provided. Turkish bureaucracy can involve many steps. 'Hepsini denedim' is often heard in government offices when a citizen is frustrated by the process. In a 'Meyhane' (traditional tavern), many small plates (meze) are served. It's common to brag that you've tried 'hepsini'.

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The Accusative Rule

Always remember the '-ni' in 'hepsini'. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'All I tried' instead of 'I tried all of them'.

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Don't Overuse

If you say 'hepsini denedim' too often, you might sound like you are giving up too easily. Pair it with 'ama' (but) to show you are still looking for a solution.

Bedeutung

Stating you have tested all options.

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The Accusative Rule

Always remember the '-ni' in 'hepsini'. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'All I tried' instead of 'I tried all of them'.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you say 'hepsini denedim' too often, you might sound like you are giving up too easily. Pair it with 'ama' (but) to show you are still looking for a solution.

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Add 'Zaten'

Add 'zaten' (already) to sound more like a native: 'Hepsini zaten denedim.' (I already tried them all.)

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'hepsi' and 'denemek' in the past tense.

Bu ayakkabıların ______ ______ ama hiçbiri rahat değil.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hepsini denedim

You need the accusative '-ni' and the 1st person singular '-m'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a tech support situation?

A: Her şeyi yaptım. B: Hepsini denedim. C: Hepsi denedim.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: B

'Hepsini denedim' is the most common way to say you've followed all the specific steps provided.

Complete the dialogue.

Garson: Başka bir tatlı ister misiniz? Siz: Hayır teşekkürler, menüdeki tatlıların ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hepsini denedim

The context implies you have already eaten them.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are at a pharmacy and they suggest 5 different creams you've already used.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hepsini denedim, işe yaramadı.

This expresses that you've already tested the options and they failed.

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'hepsi' and 'denemek' in the past tense. Fill Blank A2

Bu ayakkabıların ______ ______ ama hiçbiri rahat değil.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hepsini denedim

You need the accusative '-ni' and the 1st person singular '-m'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a tech support situation? Choose A2

A: Her şeyi yaptım. B: Hepsini denedim. C: Hepsi denedim.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: B

'Hepsini denedim' is the most common way to say you've followed all the specific steps provided.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Garson: Başka bir tatlı ister misiniz? Siz: Hayır teşekkürler, menüdeki tatlıların ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hepsini denedim

The context implies you have already eaten them.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at a pharmacy and they suggest 5 different creams you've already used.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hepsini denedim, işe yaramadı.

This expresses that you've already tested the options and they failed.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

No, 'hepsini' is for objects or ideas. For people, use 'hepsiyle tanıştım' (I met them all) or 'hepsini gördüm' (I saw them all).

It is always 'Hepsini'. The root is 'hepsi', and we add '-ni'. There is no extra 'i'.

Yes! That means 'I am trying all of them right now.'

Say 'Bazılarını denedim' (I tried some of them).

Yes, it is neutral. It depends on your tone of voice.

Say 'Hepsini tek tek denedim.'

Yes, it's very common. You can also use 'tatmak' (to taste), but 'denemek' is fine.

'Tümünü' is slightly more formal, but they mean the same thing.

Yes, 'Hepsini denemiştim' means 'I had tried them all (before something else happened).'

Absolutely. 'Bütün uygulamaları, hepsini denedim.'

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Her yolu denemek

similar

To try every way/method.

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Elden geleni yapmak

builds on

To do one's best.

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Gözden geçirmek

similar

To review or look over.

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Deneme yanılma

specialized form

Trial and error.

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