معنی
Wedding wish for a long life.
زمینه فرهنگی
In rural Anatolia, the 'one pillow' was often hand-embroidered by the bride as part of her dowry (çeyiz). It was a point of pride and a symbol of her commitment to the marriage. Even though modern couples use two pillows, the phrase is so deeply embedded that it is still the #1 most used phrase at high-end Istanbul weddings. While not strictly religious, the phrase is often followed by 'Amin' because it is viewed as a 'dua' (prayer) for the couple's future. On platforms like Instagram, the phrase is often used as a hashtag #biryastıkta to tag wedding photos, showing how tradition adapts to technology.
Use it with 'İnşallah'
Adding 'İnşallah' (God willing) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
The 'Amin' Response
If someone says this to you, the correct response is 'Amin, çok teşekkürler' or 'Sağ olun'.
معنی
Wedding wish for a long life.
Use it with 'İnşallah'
Adding 'İnşallah' (God willing) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
The 'Amin' Response
If someone says this to you, the correct response is 'Amin, çok teşekkürler' or 'Sağ olun'.
Plural Only
Always use the '-ın' ending. Addressing only one person in the couple sounds like you are excluding the other.
خودت رو بسنج
Which is the correct way to wish a couple a long marriage at a wedding?
Düğünde çifte ne dersiniz?
You must use the second-person plural imperative '-ın' to address the couple.
Fill in the missing word in this traditional blessing.
Bir ________ kocayın.
The idiom specifically uses 'yastık' (pillow).
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Situation: Your best friend just got married.
'Geçmiş olsun' is for illness, 'Afiyet olsun' for food, and 'İyi yolculuklar' for travel.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Biz evleniyoruz! Mehmet: Çok sevindim! ________.
This is the only appropriate wedding blessing among the choices.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDüğünde çifte ne dersiniz?
You must use the second-person plural imperative '-ın' to address the couple.
Bir ________ kocayın.
The idiom specifically uses 'yastık' (pillow).
Situation: Your best friend just got married.
'Geçmiş olsun' is for illness, 'Afiyet olsun' for food, and 'İyi yolculuklar' for travel.
Ayşe: Biz evleniyoruz! Mehmet: Çok sevindim! ________.
This is the only appropriate wedding blessing among the choices.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNot strictly, but it is often used as a prayer-like blessing. People of all backgrounds in Turkey use it.
Yes, if your boss just got married, it is a very respectful and appropriate way to congratulate them.
It means 'to grow old'. It's related to the word 'koca' (husband/great/old).
Yes, 'Bir yastıkta yaşlanın' is perfectly fine and slightly more modern.
It symbolizes that the couple will never be separated, even in sleep, for their entire lives.
Absolutely! It's a great way to wish them many more years of the same success.
Yes, especially in formal settings or when writing cards. It's a classic that never goes out of style.
Not really, as it's a traditional blessing. Using it ironically might be seen as slangy, but it's rare.
They might think you are pressuring them to get married! Better to avoid it.
It's like the English 'j' in 'juice'. Never like a 'k' or 's'.
عبارات مرتبط
Allah tamamına erdirsin
similarMay God let it reach completion.
Bir ömür boyu mutluluklar
synonymHappiness for a lifetime.
Hayırlı olsun
builds onMay it be auspicious.
Başınız sağ olsun
contrastCondolences for death.
