A1 Idiom خنثی

Üz tutmaq

To turn to

معنی

Approaching someone for something.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Azerbaijan, 'üz tutmaq' to an elder (Ağsaqqal) is a sign of great respect. It shows you value their life experience over your own ego. While 'yüz tutmak' exists in Turkish, it is more often used to mean 'to be about to happen' (e.g., kışa yüz tutmak - winter is approaching). For 'approaching someone', Turks more commonly use 'başvurmak'. In the Tabriz dialect, 'üz tutmaq' is heavily used and sometimes influenced by the Persian 'ru avardan', maintaining a very poetic and sincere tone. Across many Turkic cultures, the 'face' is synonymous with 'honor'. Turning your face to someone is an act of social vulnerability and trust.

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The Dative Secret

Always remember the '-a/-ə' ending. If you forget it, the sentence falls apart. Think: 'I turn TO (a) someone.'

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Not for Objects

Don't 'üz tutmaq' to your phone or a chair. It's for people, groups, or personified entities (like God or Nature).

معنی

Approaching someone for something.

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The Dative Secret

Always remember the '-a/-ə' ending. If you forget it, the sentence falls apart. Think: 'I turn TO (a) someone.'

⚠️

Not for Objects

Don't 'üz tutmaq' to your phone or a chair. It's for people, groups, or personified entities (like God or Nature).

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Sincerity Matters

Using this phrase shows you are serious. It's more heartfelt than just saying 'I asked.'

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the person and 'üz tutmaq'.

Mən kömək üçün ______ (dost) ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

The person you turn to must be in the Dative case ('dosta') followed by the verb.

Match the sentence to the correct situation.

Prezident televiziya vasitəsilə xalqa üz tutdu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

When a leader addresses the 'xalq' (people), it is a formal public address.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Bu problemi necə həll edək? B: Gəl, təcrübəli bir ______ üz tutaq.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

The Dative case 'adama' is required for the idiom 'üz tutmaq'.

Which sentence is used correctly?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Sentence B correctly uses the idiom to mean approaching a person for a request. Sentence A should use 'yönəldi' (headed towards).

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Üz Tutmaq vs. Physical Turning

Üz Tutmaq (Idiom)
Dosta üz tutmaq Turning to a friend for help
Çönmək (Physical)
Sağa çönmək Turning to the right

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the person and 'üz tutmaq'. جای خالی A1

Mən kömək üçün ______ (dost) ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

The person you turn to must be in the Dative case ('dosta') followed by the verb.

Match the sentence to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Prezident televiziya vasitəsilə xalqa üz tutdu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

When a leader addresses the 'xalq' (people), it is a formal public address.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Bu problemi necə həll edək? B: Gəl, təcrübəli bir ______ üz tutaq.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

The Dative case 'adama' is required for the idiom 'üz tutmaq'.

Which sentence is used correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Sentence B correctly uses the idiom to mean approaching a person for a request. Sentence A should use 'yönəldi' (headed towards).

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It's neutral. You can use it with your mom or your boss. The context defines the formality.

No, use 'çönmək' or 'dönmək' for physical movement.

'Müraciət etmək' is like 'to apply' or 'to address formally' (official). 'Üz tutmaq' is more natural and versatile.

Usually, yes, but it can also mean just addressing someone or choosing a specific path/resource.

Mən ona üz tutdum.

Not really. It's generally a positive or neutral action of seeking support.

Yes, very common in folk and pop songs when the singer appeals to a lover or fate.

The Dative case (-a, -ə).

Yes, it means you turned to books for knowledge/solace. It's a bit more literary.

'Baş vurmaq' is more like 'to apply' or 'to check in'. 'Üz tutmaq' is more about the appeal.

عبارات مرتبط

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Müraciət etmək

synonym

To apply or address formally

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Ağız açmaq

similar

To ask for a favor (humbly)

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Üz çevirmək

contrast

To turn one's face away / To reject

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Pənah aparmaq

specialized form

To seek refuge

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Yönəlmək

similar

To head towards

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