Bedeutung
Wishing someone success in their endeavors.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is part of a broader category of 'dualar' (blessings) that act as social glue. Even in secular circles, these phrases are used to show empathy and support. Historically, tradesmen in Anatolia had a code of ethics called Ahilik. Wishing a fellow tradesman 'işin rast gitsin' was a way to prevent jealousy and promote communal success. On Turkish social media, you'll see 'İşin rast gitsin' used as a comment on LinkedIn or Instagram when someone shares a career milestone. The idea of 'rast' (straightness) is also a spiritual concept in Sufism, meaning being on the 'Sirat-i Mustaqim' (the straight path).
The 'Güç' Secret
You don't always have to say 'gücü.' Just 'İşin rast gitsin' is very common and sounds a bit more modern.
Response
When someone says this to you, the best response is 'Sağ ol' (Thanks) or 'Amin, cümlemizin' (Amen, for all of us).
Bedeutung
Wishing someone success in their endeavors.
The 'Güç' Secret
You don't always have to say 'gücü.' Just 'İşin rast gitsin' is very common and sounds a bit more modern.
Response
When someone says this to you, the best response is 'Sağ ol' (Thanks) or 'Amin, cümlemizin' (Amen, for all of us).
Not for Fun
Avoid saying this to someone going on vacation. It sounds like you think their vacation is hard work!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Yeni projen hayırlı olsun Ahmet, inşallah işin gücün ______.
The standard form for a wish is 'rast gitsin.'
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
Someone is leaving for a difficult meeting at the bank.
This phrase is perfect for wishing success in a task or 'affair.'
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın büyük bir sınavım var. Fatma: ______
Wishing someone success before an exam is a primary use of this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenYeni projen hayırlı olsun Ahmet, inşallah işin gücün ______.
The standard form for a wish is 'rast gitsin.'
Someone is leaving for a difficult meeting at the bank.
This phrase is perfect for wishing success in a task or 'affair.'
Ayşe: Yarın büyük bir sınavım var. Fatma: ______
Wishing someone success before an exam is a primary use of this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt has spiritual roots as a 'dua' (prayer), but today it is used by everyone as a cultural idiom of goodwill, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Yes, you can say 'İnşallah işim gücüm rast gider' (I hope my affairs go well) when talking about your own plans.
They are almost identical. 'Gitsin' (let it go) focuses on the progress of the work, while 'gelsin' (let it come) focuses on luck coming to you.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in many professional settings to show warmth.
In this context, 'güç' doesn't mean 'power' but refers to the 'effort' or 'trouble' associated with daily business.
Yes, change it to 'İşiniz gücünüz rast gitsin.'
Absolutely. It is a standard part of the Istanbul dialect and used across all of Turkey.
Yes, it's a very nice way to end a semi-formal or informal email to a colleague or client.
That is also perfectly fine and very common, especially among older people or in rural areas.
Yes, but it's more specific. It's like saying 'I hope you don't run into any problems with what you're doing.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
kolay gelsin
similarMay it come easy to you.
yolun açık olsun
similarMay your road be open.
allah utandırmasın
specialized formMay God not make you feel ashamed.
rast gelsin
synonymMay it encounter [success].
