A1 Expression خنثی

Doğru dürüst

Properly

معنی

Doing something correctly.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is tied to the concept of 'Alın teri' (forehead sweat), meaning honest labor. Doing something 'doğru dürüst' means you've earned your money fairly. In Turkish culture, guests must be hosted 'doğru dürüst'. This means offering the best food, tea, and comfort without shortcuts. Turkish people value emotional clarity. 'Doğru dürüst' is often used to break through social 'politeness' to get to the truth. Teachers in Turkey emphasize 'doğru dürüst' handwriting and behavior as a sign of respect for the school.

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The 'Bir' Rule

When using it as an adjective, always put 'bir' after the phrase: 'Doğru dürüst bir araba'.

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Don't Split It

Never put other words between 'doğru' and 'dürüst'. They are inseparable friends!

معنی

Doing something correctly.

💡

The 'Bir' Rule

When using it as an adjective, always put 'bir' after the phrase: 'Doğru dürüst bir araba'.

⚠️

Don't Split It

Never put other words between 'doğru' and 'dürüst'. They are inseparable friends!

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Negative Power

Use it in negative sentences to sound like a native complainer. It adds a lot of flavor to your dissatisfaction.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Lütfen ödevlerini ______ yap, yoksa zayıf alacaksın.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: doğru dürüst

The context of getting a bad grade implies the work should be done 'properly'.

Which sentence is correct?

Which one expresses a complaint about a hotel?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Otelde doğru dürüst bir yatak yoktu.

'Doğru dürüst bir [noun]' is the standard way to describe a decent object.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Someone is mumbling and you can't hear them.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Doğru dürüst konuş!

'Konuş' means speak, which fits the situation of mumbling.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: Bu telefon sürekli kapanıyor. Fatma: ______

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Evet, doğru dürüst çalışmıyor.

Fatma agrees that the phone isn't working properly.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Properly vs. Haphazardly

Doğru Dürüst
Temizlemek To clean thoroughly
Yalan Yanlış
Temizlemek To clean poorly

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

Lütfen ödevlerini ______ yap, yoksa zayıf alacaksın.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: doğru dürüst

The context of getting a bad grade implies the work should be done 'properly'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Which one expresses a complaint about a hotel?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Otelde doğru dürüst bir yatak yoktu.

'Doğru dürüst bir [noun]' is the standard way to describe a decent object.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Someone is mumbling and you can't hear them.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Doğru dürüst konuş!

'Konuş' means speak, which fits the situation of mumbling.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: Bu telefon sürekli kapanıyor. Fatma: ______

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Evet, doğru dürüst çalışmıyor.

Fatma agrees that the phone isn't working properly.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, but it usually describes their behavior or their 'solidness' as a person (e.g., 'Doğru dürüst bir adam').

Not inherently, but in a harsh tone, it can sound like you are criticizing someone's effort.

'Düzgün' is more literal (straight/tidy), while 'doğru dürüst' is more idiomatic and emphatic.

No, the phrase itself doesn't change, but the noun it modifies can be plural.

Yes, if you are asking for a 'proper' report or explanation, it is acceptable.

No, 'dürüst' means 'honest' on its own. It only means 'properly' when paired with 'doğru'.

Don't pronounce it as a 'g'. Just make the 'o' sound longer.

No, it is standard Turkish used across all of Turkey.

No, the order is always 'Doğru' then 'Dürüst'.

The most common opposite is 'Yalan yanlış' (incorrectly/haphazardly).

عبارات مرتبط

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Adam akıllı

synonym

Thoroughly/Sensibly

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Düzgün

similar

Proper/Orderly

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Hakkıyla

similar

With its right/Properly

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Yalan yanlış

contrast

Haphazardly/Incorrectly

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Baştan savma

contrast

Slapdash/Careless

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