B1 Idiom Neutral

göze batmak

to be conspicuous

Significado

To attract attention in a negative way.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'Nazar' (the evil eye) makes people wary of standing out. 'Göze batmak' is often a warning to stay humble. In Turkish offices, harmony (uyum) is often valued over individual brilliance. Someone who works too differently might 'göze batmak'. In small villages, everyone knows everyone. Any change in behavior or a new purchase 'göze batar' immediately. Traditional Turkish design often favors symmetry and patterns. A single asymmetrical element is said to 'göze batmak'.

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Avoid Positive Contexts

Never use this to compliment someone's beauty or talent unless you want to sound jealous.

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Use with 'Çok'

It is very common to use 'çok' (very/a lot) with this phrase to emphasize how out of place something is.

Significado

To attract attention in a negative way.

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Avoid Positive Contexts

Never use this to compliment someone's beauty or talent unless you want to sound jealous.

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Use with 'Çok'

It is very common to use 'çok' (very/a lot) with this phrase to emphasize how out of place something is.

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The 'Nazar' Connection

If someone tells you 'göze batıyorsun', they might be trying to protect you from bad luck!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'göze batmak'.

Bu kadar lüks bir saat takarsan hırsızların ______.

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

In this context, the watch attracts negative/dangerous attention from thieves.

Which situation is best described as 'göze batmak'?

Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi için 'göze batmak' deyimi kullanılır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Birinin cenazeye kırmızı elbiseyle gitmesi.

Wearing red to a funeral is socially inappropriate and attracts negative attention.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Yeni aldığım bu tablo sence nasıl?' Mehmet: 'Dürüst olmak gerekirse, odadaki diğer eşyalarla hiç uymamış, çok ______.'

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

Mehmet is saying the painting doesn't match and looks out of place.

Match the phrase to the feeling.

Göze batmak = ?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Rahatsızlık (Discomfort/Irritation)

The idiom conveys a sense of something being 'wrong' or 'irritating'.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'göze batmak'. Fill Blank B1

Bu kadar lüks bir saat takarsan hırsızların ______.

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

In this context, the watch attracts negative/dangerous attention from thieves.

Which situation is best described as 'göze batmak'? Choose A2

Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi için 'göze batmak' deyimi kullanılır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Birinin cenazeye kırmızı elbiseyle gitmesi.

Wearing red to a funeral is socially inappropriate and attracts negative attention.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: 'Yeni aldığım bu tablo sence nasıl?' Mehmet: 'Dürüst olmak gerekirse, odadaki diğer eşyalarla hiç uymamış, çok ______.'

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

Mehmet is saying the painting doesn't match and looks out of place.

Match the phrase to the feeling. situation_matching A1

Göze batmak = ?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Rahatsızlık (Discomfort/Irritation)

The idiom conveys a sense of something being 'wrong' or 'irritating'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

No, for noises we use 'kulağı tırmalamak' (to scratch the ear). 'Göze batmak' is strictly for things seen or behaviors observed.

Yes, it can be. Telling someone 'Göze batıyorsun' is a criticism. It's better to use it when talking *about* someone or something.

In terms of favor, it's 'göze girmek'. In terms of visibility, it's 'araya kaynamak' (to blend in/get lost in the crowd).

No, it is only for visual or behavioral contexts.

Frases relacionadas

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göze girmek

contrast

To gain someone's favor or liking.

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göz tırmalamak

similar

To be visually unpleasant or messy.

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göz doldurmak

similar

To be very impressive or satisfying to look at.

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göze gelmek

builds on

To be affected by the evil eye.

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