Significado
To delay a process or leave a situation unresolved.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often associated with the 'bugün git yarın gel' (go today, come tomorrow) mentality once common in government offices. It reflects a historical struggle with administrative efficiency. In Turkey, legal cases can sometimes last for decades. The term 'sürüncemede bırakmak' is a standard critique used by lawyers and human rights activists regarding the right to a fair trial within a reasonable time. Turkish people often value 'kırmamak' (not hurting feelings). Instead of saying a direct 'no' to a proposal, someone might leave it 'sürüncemede' hoping the other person takes the hint. Turkish news headlines frequently use this phrase for international relations, especially regarding Turkey's EU bid or long-standing border disputes.
Use in Complaints
If you are writing a formal complaint letter to a Turkish company, using this phrase will make you sound very fluent and serious about your grievance.
Avoid for Small Things
Don't use it if you just forgot to reply to a text for an hour. It's too heavy for that.
Significado
To delay a process or leave a situation unresolved.
Use in Complaints
If you are writing a formal complaint letter to a Turkish company, using this phrase will make you sound very fluent and serious about your grievance.
Avoid for Small Things
Don't use it if you just forgot to reply to a text for an hour. It's too heavy for that.
Legal Nuance
In legal contexts, this phrase is almost a technical term for 'undue delay'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Mahkeme heyeti, yeni delillerin incelenmesi için davayı bir kez daha __________.
The court (subject) left the case (object) in limbo. 'Bıraktı' is the active form needed here.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the most natural usage:
Exam results being delayed is a process/decision, which fits the figurative meaning perfectly.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Patronun terfi konusundaki cevabı ne oldu?' Mehmet: 'Maalesef net bir şey söylemedi, konuyu yine _________.'
The boss is the actor who is delaying the decision.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Which situation is best described as 'sürüncemede bırakmak'?
Long-term bureaucratic delay without resolution is the core meaning.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMahkeme heyeti, yeni delillerin incelenmesi için davayı bir kez daha __________.
The court (subject) left the case (object) in limbo. 'Bıraktı' is the active form needed here.
Choose the most natural usage:
Exam results being delayed is a process/decision, which fits the figurative meaning perfectly.
Ayşe: 'Patronun terfi konusundaki cevabı ne oldu?' Mehmet: 'Maalesef net bir şey söylemedi, konuyu yine _________.'
The boss is the actor who is delaying the decision.
Which situation is best described as 'sürüncemede bırakmak'?
Long-term bureaucratic delay without resolution is the core meaning.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it almost always implies a negative state of uncertainty or inefficiency.
Yes, you can say 'Beni sürüncemede bıraktı' (He/She left me hanging/in limbo).
'Kalmak' is for when the situation is just happening (passive); 'bırakmak' is when someone is actively causing the delay.
Extremely. It's used for pending contracts, approvals, and hiring processes.
Only metaphorically. You can't leave a book 'sürüncemede' on a table, but you can leave the 'decision to publish the book' sürüncemede.
No, it is a formal and standard idiom.
'Beni sürüncemede bırakma.'
No, you will rarely see it without 'bırakmak' or 'kalmak'.
Not necessarily, but it implies they are avoiding a conclusion.
No, it would sound very strange. Use 'merakta bırakmak' (to leave in curiosity) instead.
Yes, daily. Look for it in political and legal columns.
It is considered C1 because it requires understanding of nuanced bureaucratic and metaphorical language.
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askıya almak
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işi yokuşa sürmek
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ipe un sermek
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sonuçlandırmak
contrastTo finalize/conclude
geçiştirmek
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