B1 Expression خنثی

hesap kitap yapmak

to calculate/plan

معنی

Considering all aspects before deciding

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Turkey, 'hesap kitap' is often discussed over tea. It's a social activity where family members help each other weigh decisions. The phrase reflects the importance of the 'Defterdar' (head of financial administration) in the Ottoman court. With high inflation, 'hesap kitap yapmak' has become a daily survival phrase for the middle class. Turkish business culture values relationships, but 'hesap kitap' is the language used to justify decisions to partners.

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Use with 'İyice'

Pair it with 'iyice' (thoroughly) to sound more natural: 'İyice hesap kitap yaptık.'

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Don't say 'Hesap kitap okumak'

Even though 'kitap' is there, you never 'read' this idiom.

معنی

Considering all aspects before deciding

💡

Use with 'İyice'

Pair it with 'iyice' (thoroughly) to sound more natural: 'İyice hesap kitap yaptık.'

⚠️

Don't say 'Hesap kitap okumak'

Even though 'kitap' is there, you never 'read' this idiom.

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The 'Esnaf' Vibe

Using this phrase makes you sound like a savvy local who knows the value of money.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Yeni bir ev almak istiyoruz ama önce iyice ______ ______ yapmamız lazım.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hesap kitap

The standard form of the idiom is 'hesap kitap yapmak'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a figurative sense?

Hangisi doğru?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bu projeye başlamadan önce çok hesap kitap yaptık.

This sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'strategic planning'.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.

Situation: You are deciding whether to quit your job and travel the world.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hesap kitapmadan hareket etmemeliyim.

A major life decision requires 'hesap kitap' (careful planning).

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. جای خالی A2

Yeni bir ev almak istiyoruz ama önce iyice ______ ______ yapmamız lazım.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hesap kitap

The standard form of the idiom is 'hesap kitap yapmak'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a figurative sense? Choose B1

Hangisi doğru?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bu projeye başlamadan önce çok hesap kitap yaptık.

This sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'strategic planning'.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are deciding whether to quit your job and travel the world.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hesap kitapmadan hareket etmemeliyim.

A major life decision requires 'hesap kitap' (careful planning).

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, for school math use 'hesaplama yapmak' or 'problem çözmek'.

Not usually, but if you say 'Çok hesap kitap yapıyorsun,' it might imply they are being stingy.

'Hesap yapmak' is just calculating; 'hesap kitap yapmak' is more thorough and idiomatic.

Yes, very frequently for budgeting and strategic planning.

Only if choosing the movie involves complex logistics or costs!

No, it refers to a merchant's ledger book.

'Hesap kitap yapıyorum' or 'Ölçüp biçiyorum' are both great.

Yes, in this idiom it is always a 'p'.

Yes, that is the correct future tense.

No, it is very modern and used daily.

عبارات مرتبط

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ince eleyip sık dokumak

similar

To be extremely meticulous

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ölçüp biçmek

synonym

To weigh options

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hesabını bilmek

builds on

To be frugal/prudent

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hesaba katmak

similar

To take into account

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