Significado
Being alone with someone else.
Contexto cultural
Turkish people value 'sohbet' (conversation). Being 'baş başa' is the ultimate form of sohbet, where tea is served and secrets are shared for hours. In the Ottoman court, 'baş başa' meetings between the Sultan and his Grand Vizier were called 'Arz Odası' meetings, where no one else was allowed. On Instagram, Turkish couples often use the hashtag #başbaşa for photos of their private dinners or vacations. In Turkey, a 'baş başa' lunch is often where the real negotiation happens, rather than the formal boardroom meeting.
Use with 'Kalmak'
If you want to say 'We were left alone,' always use 'Baş başa kaldık.'
Not for Groups
Never use this for 3+ people. Use 'biz bize' or 'birlikte' instead.
Significado
Being alone with someone else.
Use with 'Kalmak'
If you want to say 'We were left alone,' always use 'Baş başa kaldık.'
Not for Groups
Never use this for 3+ people. Use 'biz bize' or 'birlikte' instead.
Nature Metaphor
You can use it with 'doğa' (nature) to say you are alone in the wild: 'Doğayla baş başa.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
Dün gece eşimle restoranda baş başa yemek ______.
Since the subject is 'eşimle' (with my spouse), the verb must be 1st person plural (we).
Which situation is suitable for 'baş başa'?
Hangi durumda 'baş başa' ifadesi kullanılır?
'Baş başa' requires exactly two people in a private or semi-private setting.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Parti çok kalabalık.' Mehmet: 'Evet, gel bahçeye çıkalım, orada ______.'
'Baş başa kalmak' is the standard expression for being left alone together.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosDün gece eşimle restoranda baş başa yemek ______.
Since the subject is 'eşimle' (with my spouse), the verb must be 1st person plural (we).
Hangi durumda 'baş başa' ifadesi kullanılır?
'Baş başa' requires exactly two people in a private or semi-private setting.
Ayşe: 'Parti çok kalabalık.' Mehmet: 'Evet, gel bahçeye çıkalım, orada ______.'
'Baş başa kalmak' is the standard expression for being left alone together.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, it is strictly for two people. For a small group, you might use 'biz bize.'
Not at all. It is very common in business and politics to mean a private meeting.
'Yalnız' means alone (can be 1 person). 'Baş başa' means alone together (exactly 2 people).
Use 'teke tek' instead of 'baş başa.'
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both a romantic date and a meeting with the President.
Frases relacionadas
baş başa vermek
builds onTo collaborate or brainstorm.
göz göze gelmek
similarTo lock eyes.
diz dize oturmak
similarTo sit very close.
teke tek
contrastOne on one (competitive).
