Significado
Someone who is brave and reckless.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'gözü kara' is central to the 'Efe' culture of Western Anatolia. Efes were brave leaders who fought against injustice, often portrayed with a 'black' or 'dark' gaze that intimidated their enemies. In the 'Yeşilçam' era of Turkish cinema, protagonists played by actors like Cüneyt Arkın were the epitome of 'gözü kara.' They would take on twenty men at once without blinking. In Turkey, 'gözü kara' is often used as a high compliment for entrepreneurs. It suggests they have the 'guts' to succeed in a volatile economy where others might be too cautious. Turkish sports commentators frequently use this for players who play with high intensity and physical risk, especially goalkeepers and defenders.
Complimenting Bravery
Use this to compliment a friend who did something daring, like skydiving or asking their crush out.
Don't use for 'Angry'
Remember, if someone is shouting and red in the face, they aren't 'gözü kara,' they are 'sinirli' or 'gözü dönmüş.'
Significado
Someone who is brave and reckless.
Complimenting Bravery
Use this to compliment a friend who did something daring, like skydiving or asking their crush out.
Don't use for 'Angry'
Remember, if someone is shouting and red in the face, they aren't 'gözü kara,' they are 'sinirli' or 'gözü dönmüş.'
Business Context
In a Turkish job interview, saying you are 'gözü kara' about challenges shows you are a high-achiever who isn't afraid of hard work.
The 'Kara' Symbolism
In Turkish, 'kara' is often more intense than 'siyah.' Use 'kara' for emotions and 'siyah' for objects (like a black car).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
O kadar ________ ki, hiç düşünmeden alevlerin içine daldı.
The context of jumping into flames requires a word for extreme bravery/recklessness.
Which situation best fits the description 'gözü kara'?
Hangi durum 'gözü kara' birini tarif eder?
'Gözü kara' specifically refers to acting fearlessly in dangerous situations.
Match the idiom with its English equivalent.
Eşleştirme yapın:
Gözü kara (Fearless), Gözü açık (Alert/Shrewd), Gözü tok (Satisfied), Gözü yükseklerde (Ambitious).
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Bu iş çok riskli, batabiliriz.' Mehmet: 'Biliyorum ama bazen ________ davranmak gerekir.'
Mehmet is suggesting that taking a risk (being daring) is necessary.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Gözü Kara vs. Gözü Dönmek
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosO kadar ________ ki, hiç düşünmeden alevlerin içine daldı.
The context of jumping into flames requires a word for extreme bravery/recklessness.
Hangi durum 'gözü kara' birini tarif eder?
'Gözü kara' specifically refers to acting fearlessly in dangerous situations.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Gözü kara (Fearless), Gözü açık (Alert/Shrewd), Gözü tok (Satisfied), Gözü yükseklerde (Ambitious).
Ayşe: 'Bu iş çok riskli, batabiliriz.' Mehmet: 'Biliyorum ama bazen ________ davranmak gerekir.'
Mehmet is suggesting that taking a risk (being daring) is necessary.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is gender-neutral. You can say 'Gözü kara bir kadın' just as easily as 'Gözü kara bir adam.'
Yes, it can imply being reckless (tedbirsiz). If someone takes a risk that was unnecessary and fails, people might say they were 'too' gözü kara.
The most direct opposite is 'korkak' (coward) or 'pısırık' (timid/spineless).
No, it is almost always used figuratively. If you want to describe eye color, say 'siyah gözlü.'
Yes, it's common to describe a brave dog or even a small bird that isn't afraid of humans as 'gözü kara.'
Yes, it is a very respected idiom and is perfectly fine for public speaking or formal writing.
You can say 'Ben gözü kara biriyim' or 'Gözüm karadır.'
Yes, 'gözü kara insanlar' (fearless people). The idiom itself doesn't change to 'gözleri karalar.'
Only in the use of 'kara' to mean 'intense.' 'Kara sevda' is 'blind/intense love,' while 'gözü kara' is 'blind/intense bravery.'
It's better to use it in the interview. In a CV, 'cesur' or 'kararlı' (determined) might be more standard.
Frases relacionadas
gözü pek
similarResilient and brave.
yürekli
synonymCourageous (hearted).
atılgan
similarEnterprising/Bold.
korkusuz
synonymFearless.
gözü dönmek
contrastTo be blinded by rage.
