B1 Idiom Informal

Zoruna gitmek

To feel offended

Significado

Something bothers or upsets you.

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Contexto cultural

Turkish people value 'misafirperverlik' (hospitality). If a guest refuses food repeatedly, it might 'zoruna gitmek' for the host, as they feel their effort is rejected. In Turkish offices, hierarchy is important. If a junior employee corrects a senior employee publicly, it will likely 'zoruna gitmek' for the senior. Football is a matter of pride. Fans often use 'Zoruna mı gitti?' to taunt rivals after a victory. The term 'duyar kasmak' (to act sensitive/virtue signal) is often linked to people whose 'zoruna gidiyor' every little thing.

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The 'Ama' Trick

If you want to criticize someone but know it will hurt, start with 'Zoruna gitmesin ama...' (Don't take this the wrong way, but...).

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Don't Overuse

If you say everything 'zoruna gidiyor', people might think you are 'alıngan' (too sensitive).

Significado

Something bothers or upsets you.

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The 'Ama' Trick

If you want to criticize someone but know it will hurt, start with 'Zoruna gitmesin ama...' (Don't take this the wrong way, but...).

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you say everything 'zoruna gidiyor', people might think you are 'alıngan' (too sensitive).

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Provocation

Asking 'Zoruna mı gitti?' is a common way to start a fight in Turkish. Use it only if you mean to be confrontational.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'zoruna gitmek'.

Onun beni partiye çağırmaması çok _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zoruma gitti

Since the speaker is talking about their own feeling, 'benim zoruma gitti' is correct.

Which situation is appropriate for 'zoruna gitmek'?

Hangi durumda 'zoruna gitmek' kullanılır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Bir arkadaşın seninle dalga geçtiğinde

'Zoruna gitmek' is for emotional hurt/pride, like when a friend mocks you.

Complete the dialogue.

Ahmet: 'Sana yardım edemem, çok meşgulüm.' Mehmet: 'Tamam ama bu kadar kaba olman _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zoruma gitti

Mehmet is expressing that Ahmet's rudeness just hurt his feelings.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'zoruna gitmek'. Fill Blank B1

Onun beni partiye çağırmaması çok _______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zoruma gitti

Since the speaker is talking about their own feeling, 'benim zoruma gitti' is correct.

Which situation is appropriate for 'zoruna gitmek'? Choose A2

Hangi durumda 'zoruna gitmek' kullanılır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Bir arkadaşın seninle dalga geçtiğinde

'Zoruna gitmek' is for emotional hurt/pride, like when a friend mocks you.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ahmet: 'Sana yardım edemem, çok meşgulüm.' Mehmet: 'Tamam ama bu kadar kaba olman _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: zoruma gitti

Mehmet is expressing that Ahmet's rudeness just hurt his feelings.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

No, for physical pain use 'acımak' or 'ağrımak'. This is strictly for emotional hurt/pride.

Not exactly. 'Üzülmek' is general sadness. 'Zoruna gitmek' specifically involves your ego or sense of fairness being attacked.

You say 'Onun zoruna gidiyor.' Remember to change the possessive suffix.

It's not rude to express your feelings, but asking someone else 'Zoruna mı gitti?' is very rude and provocative.

Better not. It sounds a bit too emotional. Use 'Bu durum beni düşündürdü' instead.

Frases relacionadas

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Ağırına gitmek

synonym

To be deeply offended

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Gücüne gitmek

synonym

To hurt one's pride

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İçine oturmak

similar

To feel a deep ache of regret or sadness

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Hazmedememek

builds on

To be unable to stomach/accept something

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Alınmak

similar

To take offense

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