Significado
Advice for movement.
Contexto cultural
Despite the many 'Yavaş' signs, Turkish drivers are known for their speed. Saying 'Yavaş git' is a common and accepted way for passengers to assert their safety. When a guest is leaving, the host might say 'Yavaş yavaş git' or 'Yavaş git', meaning 'Don't rush away, stay longer' or 'Travel safely'. In 'Cittaslow' (Slow Cities) like Seferihisar, 'Yavaş git' is a philosophy of life, encouraging residents to enjoy the moment. There is a belief that rushing or showing off speed can attract bad luck. 'Yavaş git' is a way to stay under the radar of misfortune.
Double it up
Saying 'Yavaş yavaş git' sounds much more natural and friendly than just 'Yavaş git'.
Tone matters
If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an angry command. Keep it soft for advice.
Significado
Advice for movement.
Double it up
Saying 'Yavaş yavaş git' sounds much more natural and friendly than just 'Yavaş git'.
Tone matters
If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an angry command. Keep it soft for advice.
Taxi trick
If you are in a taxi, say 'Yavaş gidelim' (Let's go slow). The 'we' form is more polite and less confrontational.
The Slang Trap
Be careful with 'Yavaş gel'. It's very common in TV shows but can be rude if used with strangers.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to tell the taxi driver to slow down.
Şoför bey, lütfen ______ git.
'Yavaş git' is the correct phrase for 'go slow'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is eating their burger in two seconds.
Even though 'Yavaş git' means slow down, for eating we use the verb 'ye' (eat).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Çok hızlı sürüyorsun! B: Tamam, sakin ol. A: ________!
The context of 'driving too fast' requires the command to slow down.
Which one is the polite/plural form?
How do you say 'Go slow' to a group of people?
The suffix '-in' makes the imperative plural or polite.
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Ayudas visuales
Speed Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosŞoför bey, lütfen ______ git.
'Yavaş git' is the correct phrase for 'go slow'.
Situation: Your friend is eating their burger in two seconds.
Even though 'Yavaş git' means slow down, for eating we use the verb 'ye' (eat).
A: Çok hızlı sürüyorsun! B: Tamam, sakin ol. A: ________!
The context of 'driving too fast' requires the command to slow down.
How do you say 'Go slow' to a group of people?
The suffix '-in' makes the imperative plural or polite.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, you should use 'Yavaş konuş'. 'Git' specifically refers to physical movement or the 'pace' of a situation.
It depends on the tone. If said calmly, it's helpful advice. If shouted, it's a harsh command.
'Yavaş git' means 'keep a slow pace', while 'Yavaşla' means 'reduce your current speed'.
No, use 'Yavaş ye'.
Use the formal: 'Lütfen biraz daha yavaş gidebilir miyiz?' (Can we go a bit slower?)
It means 'Don't exaggerate' or 'Calm down, you're doing too much'.
It's both! In 'Yavaş git', it functions as an adverb.
Yes, 'Yavaş yürü' specifically means 'Walk slowly'.
'Hızlı git' (Go fast) or 'Acele et' (Hurry up).
Yes, many Turkish songs use it as a metaphor for taking time in love.
Yes: 'Yavaş gittim' (I went slowly).
No, for a computer you would say 'Bilgisayar yavaş çalışıyor'.
Frases relacionadas
Yavaş yavaş
similarSlowly, gradually
Acele etme
contrastDon't hurry
Sakin ol
similarBe calm / Chill out
Hız yapma
specialized formDon't speed
Yavaş gel
specialized formDon't exaggerate (Slang)
