معنی
To be honest and transparent.
زمینه فرهنگی
In traditional Turkish business, 'Esnaf' (tradesman) culture values 'helal kazanç' (rightful gain). Göz boyamak is seen as making 'haram' (forbidden) money because it involves trickery. The term is frequently used by opposition parties to criticize government projects that they claim are only for show and don't solve real problems. There is a growing 'doğallık' (naturalness) trend among Turkish influencers who use the hashtag #filtresiz (unfiltered) to show they are avoiding 'göz boyamak'. Ottoman architects often left a small, intentional flaw in great mosques (like the 'crooked minaret' stories) to avoid 'göz boyamak'—showing that only God is perfect.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a Turkish cover letter shows you have a high level of professional vocabulary and value integrity.
Don't use with 'Hata'
You don't 'göz boyamak' a mistake; you 'göz yummak' (ignore) it or 'örtbas etmek' (cover it up). 'Göz boyamak' is about the whole presentation.
معنی
To be honest and transparent.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a Turkish cover letter shows you have a high level of professional vocabulary and value integrity.
Don't use with 'Hata'
You don't 'göz boyamak' a mistake; you 'göz yummak' (ignore) it or 'örtbas etmek' (cover it up). 'Göz boyamak' is about the whole presentation.
The 'Show' Element
Remember that this phrase always implies there is a 'show' or 'facade' involved. It's not just a simple lie.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Dürüst bir lider, halkına karşı her zaman ________ ________ kaçınmalıdır.
The verb 'kaçınmak' requires the ablative case suffix '-tan'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a corporate context?
Select the best option:
Avoiding 'göz boyamak' means showing things as they are.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common 'göz' idioms with distinct meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Raporu biraz süsleyelim mi?' Mehmet: 'Hayır, bence ________ ________ ________, gerçekler daha önemli.'
Mehmet is suggesting they choose honesty over 'decorating' the report.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDürüst bir lider, halkına karşı her zaman ________ ________ kaçınmalıdır.
The verb 'kaçınmak' requires the ablative case suffix '-tan'.
Select the best option:
Avoiding 'göz boyamak' means showing things as they are.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are all common 'göz' idioms with distinct meanings.
Ayşe: 'Raporu biraz süsleyelim mi?' Mehmet: 'Hayır, bence ________ ________ ________, gerçekler daha önemli.'
Mehmet is suggesting they choose honesty over 'decorating' the report.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالYes, it can be. With close friends, 'dürüst ol' (be honest) or 'yalan söyleme' (don't lie) is more common. Use this when discussing serious life choices or character traits.
No. The verb 'kaçınmak' must take the '-tan' suffix. This is a non-negotiable rule of Turkish grammar.
No, it can apply to institutions, reports, advertisements, or even a piece of art that is trying too hard to be impressive.
The direct opposite is 'göz boyamak' (to deceive/hoodwink).
Indirectly. Both involve the power of the 'göz' (eye) in Turkish culture, but this phrase is about deception, not superstition.
عبارات مرتبط
Dürüstlükten ayrılmamak
synonymTo never deviate from honesty.
Şeffaf olmak
similarTo be transparent.
Göz yummak
contrastTo turn a blind eye.
Olduğu gibi görünmek
builds onTo appear as one is.
