معنی
Paying extreme attention to surroundings
زمینه فرهنگی
In traditional Turkish markets, bargaining is an art. Both parties are expected to 'open their eyes four' to ensure they aren't being misled about quality or price. Istanbul is a massive, fast-paced metropolis. Residents often use this idiom as a friendly survival tip for newcomers navigating the complex transit and crowded squares. Turkish parents are known for being protective. This idiom is a staple in their vocabulary when sending children off to school or out with friends. In Turkish business, there is a concept of 'basiret' (foresight). Being able to 'open one's eyes four' is seen as a sign of a competent and reliable professional.
Use it for warnings
It's the perfect way to tell a friend to be careful without sounding too aggressive.
Don't mix with 'waiting'
Remember: 'Dört gözle beklemek' is for things you WANT. 'Gözlerini dört açmak' is for things you want to AVOID.
معنی
Paying extreme attention to surroundings
Use it for warnings
It's the perfect way to tell a friend to be careful without sounding too aggressive.
Don't mix with 'waiting'
Remember: 'Dört gözle beklemek' is for things you WANT. 'Gözlerini dört açmak' is for things you want to AVOID.
Match the person
Always check your possessive suffixes: GözlerİMİ (my), GözlerİNİ (your), GözlerİMİZİ (our).
The 'Uyanık' mindset
Using this phrase shows you understand the Turkish value of being street-smart and alert.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Kalabalık yerlerde cüzdanına dikkat et, gözlerini ______ ______.
The standard idiom is 'gözlerini dört açmak'. In the imperative form for 'you', it is 'dört aç'.
Which situation is most appropriate for this idiom?
Hangi durumda 'gözlerini dört açmak' deyimini kullanırız?
The idiom is used for situations requiring high alertness and vigilance, like driving on a dangerous road.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarınki mülakat çok zor olacakmış. Mehmet: Evet, patron çok sert biri. Sorulara karşı ______ ______ ______.
Mehmet is giving advice for a future event, so the necessity suffix '-malısın' is appropriate.
Match the person with the correct form of the idiom.
Eşleştirme yapın:
The possessive suffix on 'göz' and the verb ending must match the subject.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Alertness vs. Eagerness
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاKalabalık yerlerde cüzdanına dikkat et, gözlerini ______ ______.
The standard idiom is 'gözlerini dört açmak'. In the imperative form for 'you', it is 'dört aç'.
Hangi durumda 'gözlerini dört açmak' deyimini kullanırız?
The idiom is used for situations requiring high alertness and vigilance, like driving on a dangerous road.
Ayşe: Yarınki mülakat çok zor olacakmış. Mehmet: Evet, patron çok sert biri. Sorulara karşı ______ ______ ______.
Mehmet is giving advice for a future event, so the necessity suffix '-malısın' is appropriate.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
The possessive suffix on 'göz' and the verb ending must match the subject.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, both are perfectly natural. 'Gözümü' (singular) is very common in spoken Turkish.
No, it's generally helpful. However, don't say it to your boss unless you are talking about yourself being careful.
Four represents the four cardinal directions, providing a sense of total coverage.
Usually, it's for avoiding negative things (danger, mistakes, scams). For positive anticipation, use 'dört gözle beklemek'.
Yes, in journalism or safety reports, it's quite common.
The closest opposite would be 'gaflet uykusunda olmak' (to be in a sleep of negligence) or simply 'dikkatsiz olmak'.
No, it also applies to mental alertness, like checking a bank statement or a contract.
You can say 'Gözlerimi dört açmalıydım'.
Yes, 'ayık olmak' is the slang equivalent, meaning 'to be awake/aware'.
Yes: 'Gözlerinizi dört açın!' (You all, keep your eyes peeled!).
عبارات مرتبط
gözü açık
similarShrewd, clever, alert
göz kulak olmak
similarTo look after, to keep an eye on
dört gözle beklemek
contrastTo wait eagerly
uyanık olmak
synonymTo be awake/alert
pürdikkat kesilmek
specialized formTo become all ears/eyes
