B2 Collocation Informal

ağız kavgası etmek

to have a mouth fight

Significado

To argue verbally.

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Contexto cultural

In traditional Turkish neighborhoods, an 'ağız kavgası' is often a public event. Neighbors might watch from balconies, and a third party usually steps in to say 'Ayıp oluyor' (It's becoming shameful) to stop the shouting. Bargaining is common, and sometimes it escalates into a playful or serious 'ağız kavgası.' It's often seen as a negotiation tactic rather than true hatred. Verbal spats are a staple of Turkish soap operas. Characters often engage in long, poetic, and loud 'ağız kavgaları' to build tension. Modern Turkish internet culture involves 'linç' (lynching/dogpiling), which often starts with a massive 'ağız kavgası' in the mentions of a celebrity.

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Use it to sound like a native

Instead of the generic 'tartışmak,' use 'ağız kavgası etmek' when telling a story about a frustrating encounter. It adds color and emotion.

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Don't use with your boss

Even if you are arguing, using this phrase to describe it to your boss makes you sound unprofessional. Stick to 'görüş ayrılığı'.

Significado

To argue verbally.

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Use it to sound like a native

Instead of the generic 'tartışmak,' use 'ağız kavgası etmek' when telling a story about a frustrating encounter. It adds color and emotion.

⚠️

Don't use with your boss

Even if you are arguing, using this phrase to describe it to your boss makes you sound unprofessional. Stick to 'görüş ayrılığı'.

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The 'Ayıp' factor

In Turkey, having an 'ağız kavgası' in front of elders is considered very 'ayıp' (shameful/rude). Context matters!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct auxiliary verb.

Dün akşam kardeşimle televizyon yüzünden ağız kavgası _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ettik

The idiom 'ağız kavgası' always pairs with 'etmek'.

Which situation is most appropriate for 'ağız kavgası etmek'?

Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanmak en uygundur?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: İki şoförün trafikte birbirine bağırması

Verbal shouting matches in traffic are the classic context for this phrase.

Match the phrase with its register.

Eşleştirme yapın:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ağız kavgası etmek - Informal

Ağız kavgası is the standard informal way to describe a spat.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

Ayşe: Neden bu kadar gerginsin? Mehmet: Sorma, yolda bir adamla ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ağız kavgası ettim

The past tense 'ettim' fits the context of explaining a past event.

Match the sentence to the likely speaker.

Cümleyi söyleyen kişiyi tahmin edin: 'Boş yere ağız kavgası ederek vaktimizi harcamayalım.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Sakinleşmeye çalışan bir eş

This sentence suggests a desire to stop a petty argument and be productive.

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Ayudas visuales

Tartışma vs. Ağız Kavgası

Tartışma
Logical Mantıklı
Formal Resmi
Ağız Kavgası
Emotional Duygusal
Noisy Gürültülü

Banco de ejercicios

5 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct auxiliary verb. Fill Blank B1

Dün akşam kardeşimle televizyon yüzünden ağız kavgası _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ettik

The idiom 'ağız kavgası' always pairs with 'etmek'.

Which situation is most appropriate for 'ağız kavgası etmek'? Choose B2

Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanmak en uygundur?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: İki şoförün trafikte birbirine bağırması

Verbal shouting matches in traffic are the classic context for this phrase.

Match the phrase with its register. Match B2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ağız kavgası etmek - Informal

Ağız kavgası is the standard informal way to describe a spat.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: Neden bu kadar gerginsin? Mehmet: Sorma, yolda bir adamla ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ağız kavgası ettim

The past tense 'ettim' fits the context of explaining a past event.

Match the sentence to the likely speaker. situation_matching B2

Cümleyi söyleyen kişiyi tahmin edin: 'Boş yere ağız kavgası ederek vaktimizi harcamayalım.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Sakinleşmeye çalışan bir eş

This sentence suggests a desire to stop a petty argument and be productive.

🎉 Puntuación: /5

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Generally yes, as it implies a lack of control, but in some contexts, it's just seen as a 'heated' part of life.

Yes, especially for informal writing like texting or social media comments.

Because 'etmek' is the standard auxiliary for this specific noun. 'Yapmak' sounds like you are 'manufacturing' a fight.

No, shouting (bağırmak) is just the volume. 'Ağız kavgası' is the interaction between two people.

Yes, it's very common to describe siblings bickering.

A 'tatlı dil' (sweet tongue) or 'uzlaşmak' (to come to an agreement).

Not necessarily, but it often includes 'ağır konuşmak' (speaking harshly).

Yes, often for political spats or celebrity feuds.

Only if the debate was very messy and unprofessional.

'Seninle ağız kavgası etmeyeceğim.'

Frases relacionadas

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laf dalaşı

synonym

A wordy skirmish or bickering.

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münakaşa etmek

similar

To dispute or debate.

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dalaşmak

similar

To pick a fight or bicker aggressively.

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fikir ayrılığı

contrast

Difference of opinion.

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ağzına geleni söylemek

builds on

To say whatever comes to one's mouth (without thinking).

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