Significado
To work without rushing
Contexto cultural
In traditional Turkish workplaces, 'işi ağırdan almak' can be a form of silent protest against low wages or poor management. It's a way for workers to reclaim control over their time. There is a famous saying 'Bugün git, yarın gel' (Go today, come tomorrow). This bureaucratic culture is the epitome of 'işi ağırdan almak'. Turkish hospitality often involves long, slow meals. Here, 'ağırdan almak' is positive; it means savoring the moment and not rushing the guests away. Traditional Turkish crafts like 'ebru' (marbling) or 'halı dokuma' (carpet weaving) require a natural 'ağırdan almak'—a slow, meditative pace that is respected.
Use it for Bureaucracy
This is the perfect phrase to use when complaining about government paperwork or long queues.
Don't over-use with friends
It can sound a bit accusatory, as if you are calling them lazy. Use 'biraz yavaşsın' for a softer touch.
Significado
To work without rushing
Use it for Bureaucracy
This is the perfect phrase to use when complaining about government paperwork or long queues.
Don't over-use with friends
It can sound a bit accusatory, as if you are calling them lazy. Use 'biraz yavaşsın' for a softer touch.
Passive Voice
Use 'İşler ağırdan alınıyor' (Things are being taken slowly) to avoid blaming a specific person.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'işi ağırdan almak'.
Patron çok kızgın çünkü sekreter sabahtan beri ______.
The context 'sabahtan beri' (since morning) requires the present continuous tense.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'işi ağırdan almak'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
The idiom specifically refers to intentional slowness.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala hazırlanmadın? Geç kalacağız!' Mehmet: 'Tamam geliyorum, ______.'
Mehmet is telling Ayşe not to accuse him of being slow or to stop nagging.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'İşi Ağırdan Almak'
Work
- • Lazy colleagues
- • Bureaucracy
- • Protests
Daily Life
- • Chores
- • Getting ready
- • Homework
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosPatron çok kızgın çünkü sekreter sabahtan beri ______.
The context 'sabahtan beri' (since morning) requires the present continuous tense.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
The idiom specifically refers to intentional slowness.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala hazırlanmadın? Geç kalacağız!' Mehmet: 'Tamam geliyorum, ______.'
Mehmet is telling Ayşe not to accuse him of being slow or to stop nagging.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNot really. It's usually for human actions. For a computer, use 'bilgisayar kasıyor' or 'yavaş çalışıyor'.
It depends on the tone. It's a critique of efficiency, so it's not 'polite', but it's not a swear word.
The opposite is 'işi sıkı tutmak' (to keep a tight grip on work) or 'acele etmek' (to hurry).
In this specific idiom, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'from a heavy place'.
Frases relacionadas
oyalanmak
similarTo dawdle or waste time.
savsaklamak
synonymTo neglect or put off a task.
elini çabuk tutmak
contrastTo hurry up.
yokuşa sürmek
builds onTo make things difficult.
