A2 Collocation خنثی

fırsat kollamak

to look for an opportunity

تمرین کن

معنی

Watching for a chance to act.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Turkish business culture, 'fırsat kollamak' is seen as a sign of a 'kurnaz' (shrewd) and successful merchant. It is not just about greed, but about survival in a volatile market. Children are often taught to 'fırsat kollamak' when asking for something from their parents, especially if the parents are busy or tired. Commentators use this phrase constantly to describe a team that is playing defensively but waiting for a single counter-attack. Many folk tales involve a hero who must 'fırsat kolla' to defeat a giant or a dragon, emphasizing that brains and timing beat brawn.

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Active vs Passive

Remember that 'kollamak' is active. You are like a hawk watching its prey, not just a person waiting for a bus.

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Don't be a 'Fırsatçı'

While 'fırsat kollamak' is smart, 'fırsatçılık' (opportunism) is often seen as being greedy or taking advantage of others' pain.

معنی

Watching for a chance to act.

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Active vs Passive

Remember that 'kollamak' is active. You are like a hawk watching its prey, not just a person waiting for a bus.

⚠️

Don't be a 'Fırsatçı'

While 'fırsat kollamak' is smart, 'fırsatçılık' (opportunism) is often seen as being greedy or taking advantage of others' pain.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fırsat kollamak'.

Kedi, fareyi yakalamak için saatlerce ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: fırsat kolladı

We use 'kolladı' (past tense) because the cat was watching for a duration of time.

Which sentence is the most natural use of the phrase?

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Yeni bir ev almak için uygun bir fırsat kolluyorum.

Buying a house requires timing and watching the market, which fits the idiom perfectly.

Match the person to the reason they are 'fırsat kollamak'.

1. Forvet oyuncusu, 2. Yatırımcı, 3. Öğrenci

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Players watch for goals, investors for prices, and students for a gap to ask questions.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fırsat kollamak'. جای خالی A2

Kedi, fareyi yakalamak için saatlerce ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: fırsat kolladı

We use 'kolladı' (past tense) because the cat was watching for a duration of time.

Which sentence is the most natural use of the phrase? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Yeni bir ev almak için uygun bir fırsat kolluyorum.

Buying a house requires timing and watching the market, which fits the idiom perfectly.

Match the person to the reason they are 'fırsat kollamak'. situation_matching B1

1. Forvet oyuncusu, 2. Yatırımcı, 3. Öğrenci

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Players watch for goals, investors for prices, and students for a gap to ask questions.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Mostly yes, but it can be used for 'mischievous' things too, like a child waiting for a chance to steal a cookie.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.

'Beklemek' is just waiting. 'Kollamak' is waiting with a specific goal and watching for a gap.

It becomes 'fırsat kolladım' (I watched for a chance).

عبارات مرتبط

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fırsatını bulmak

builds on

To find the opportunity.

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fırsat tepmek

contrast

To kick away an opportunity.

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zaman kollamak

synonym

To watch for the time.

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fırsatçılık yapmak

specialized form

To act as an opportunist.

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