Significado
Someone who spends money easily.
Contexto cultural
In Turkish culture, being 'eli bol' as a host is a matter of pride. If a guest leaves a house feeling they could have eaten more, it is considered a failure for the host. Historically, the Ahi brotherhood (guilds) in Anatolia emphasized 'fütüvvet' (generosity). Masters were expected to be 'eli bol' towards their apprentices and the poor. In Turkey, splitting the bill (Dutch treat) is less common than in the West. Usually, one 'eli bol' person will fight to pay the whole bill. During Eid, elders are expected to be 'eli bol' with 'harçlık' (pocket money) for children who kiss their hands.
Complimenting a Host
If you want to compliment a Turkish host's food and generosity, say 'Elinize sağlık, eliniz de ne kadar bolmuş!'
The 'Eli Uzun' Trap
I cannot stress this enough: calling someone 'eli uzun' is a theft accusation. Stick to 'bol'!
Significado
Someone who spends money easily.
Complimenting a Host
If you want to compliment a Turkish host's food and generosity, say 'Elinize sağlık, eliniz de ne kadar bolmuş!'
The 'Eli Uzun' Trap
I cannot stress this enough: calling someone 'eli uzun' is a theft accusation. Stick to 'bol'!
Using it as a Verb
Use 'elini bol tutmak' when giving instructions to someone who is being too careful with resources.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Dayım çok ______ biridir, her bayram bize harçlık verir.
The context of giving pocket money ('harçlık') requires a word for generosity.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Elini bol tutmak' is the correct idiom for being generous with ingredients.
Match the person to the description.
Ahmet always pays for his friends' dinners. Ahmet is...
Paying for others is a classic 'eli bol' behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Bu kadar çok hediye mi aldın?' Mehmet: 'Evet, bugün biraz ______.'
Buying many gifts indicates a 'generous hand' day.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Generosity vs. Stinginess
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDayım çok ______ biridir, her bayram bize harçlık verir.
The context of giving pocket money ('harçlık') requires a word for generosity.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Elini bol tutmak' is the correct idiom for being generous with ingredients.
Ahmet always pays for his friends' dinners. Ahmet is...
Paying for others is a classic 'eli bol' behavior.
Ayşe: 'Bu kadar çok hediye mi aldın?' Mehmet: 'Evet, bugün biraz ______.'
Buying many gifts indicates a 'generous hand' day.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasMostly, but it can also refer to being generous with food, time, or effort.
It sounds a bit boastful. It's better to use it for others, but you can say it jokingly: 'Bugün elim bol, ne isterseniz alın!'
'Cömert' is the formal dictionary word. 'Eli bol' is the idiomatic, more common spoken version.
Rarely. Only if used sarcastically to mean someone is being foolishly extravagant.
The opposite is 'eli sıkı' (tight-handed).
It's better to use 'cömert' or 'özverili' in formal emails.
No, 'bol' means abundant or loose. 'Fat' is 'şişman'.
Yes, it is a universal Turkish idiom.
Yes, adding 'çok' (very) is very common.
This is not a common idiom. Stick to 'bol' or 'açık'.
Frases relacionadas
eli açık
synonymOpen-handed
gönlü zengin
similarRich at heart
eli sıkı
contrastTight-fisted
kesenin ağzını açmak
builds onTo open the mouth of the purse
savurgan
specialized formExtravagant
