Significado
To get very anxious and hurried.
Contexto cultural
The idiom reflects the historical transition from traditional Ottoman robes to modern clothing. Even though men no longer wear skirts, they still use this phrase. In the Harem or the Palace, fire was a constant fear due to wooden structures and candles. Panicking was often described through the lens of fire. In Turkish business culture, 'last-minute' work is common, making this idiom a staple of office humor. Using this for someone else can be a way of 'teasing' them for their lack of organization.
The Plural Rule
Always use 'etekleri' (plural) to sound more like a native speaker, even if you are talking about one person.
Don't use for Joy
Never use this for being excited about a party or a gift. It only applies to stressful situations.
Significado
To get very anxious and hurried.
The Plural Rule
Always use 'etekleri' (plural) to sound more like a native speaker, even if you are talking about one person.
Don't use for Joy
Never use this for being excited about a party or a gift. It only applies to stressful situations.
The 'Eyvah' Combo
Start your sentence with 'Eyvah!' (Oh no!) to make the idiom sound even more natural.
Gender Neutrality
Men use this idiom just as much as women. Don't feel weird saying it if you are a man!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'etekleri tutuşmak'.
Sınavın başladığını duyunca Ali'nin ________.
Ali is panicking because the exam started, so 'etekleri tutuştu' is the correct idiom.
Which situation is appropriate for 'eteklerim tutuştu'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyimi kullanırız?
Option C describes a high-panic, urgent situation.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Neden bu kadar hızlı koşuyorsun?' Mehmet: 'Eyvah, toplantı başlamış! ________!'
Mehmet is running because he is late for a meeting.
Match the person with their 'skirt' form.
Match the subjects with the correct possessive form.
The possessive suffix must match the subject.
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Ayudas visuales
The Etek Idioms
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSınavın başladığını duyunca Ali'nin ________.
Ali is panicking because the exam started, so 'etekleri tutuştu' is the correct idiom.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyimi kullanırız?
Option C describes a high-panic, urgent situation.
Ayşe: 'Neden bu kadar hızlı koşuyorsun?' Mehmet: 'Eyvah, toplantı başlamış! ________!'
Mehmet is running because he is late for a meeting.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
The possessive suffix must match the subject.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it can be used for small things like being 5 minutes late, often in a slightly exaggerated or humorous way.
It's better to avoid it. It implies they are panicking and losing control, which might be seen as disrespectful.
'Acele etmek' is just 'to hurry.' 'Etekleri tutuşmak' is 'to hurry because you are panicking.'
Yes! The 'skirt' in the idiom is metaphorical. It applies to everyone regardless of what they are wearing.
Yes, 'etekleri tutuştu' is the most common form used to describe a completed moment of panic.
No, that would be literal. For a real fire, just say 'Yangın çıktı!'
No, it's an idiom. It's informal but perfectly acceptable in standard daily Turkish.
You can say 'Onun eteklerini tutuşturdum.' (I made his skirts catch fire).
Yes, often to describe political parties or companies during a crisis.
It's still understood, but 'etekleri' sounds more traditional and idiomatic.
Frases relacionadas
eli ayağına dolanmak
similarTo get confused and clumsy due to panic.
iki ayağı bir pabuca girmek
synonymTo be in a great rush/squeeze.
etekleri zil çalmak
contrastTo be very happy.
canı burnuna gelmek
similarTo be fed up or extremely stressed.
acele işe şeytan karışır
builds onHaste makes waste.
