معنی
Denying causing any damage.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is deeply linked to the concept of 'namus' (honor). Touching someone's hair without consent can be seen as a violation of their personal space and honor. In many folk tales, heroes promise to protect the 'kıl' (hair) of the person they are guarding, symbolizing total safety. Used frequently in 'diziler' (Turkish TV dramas) during intense confrontation scenes to show the protagonist's innocence. The idea that every part of the body is a gift from God makes the 'hair' a significant symbol of the whole human being.
Use for Objects too!
Don't limit this to people. It's very effective when denying you broke a gadget or a piece of furniture.
Don't use 'Saç'!
While 'saç' means hair, saying 'saçına bile dokunmadım' sounds a bit literal and less like a native idiom.
معنی
Denying causing any damage.
Use for Objects too!
Don't limit this to people. It's very effective when denying you broke a gadget or a piece of furniture.
Don't use 'Saç'!
While 'saç' means hair, saying 'saçına bile dokunmadım' sounds a bit literal and less like a native idiom.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Polis geldiğinde ona yemin ettim: 'Ben bu adamın ______ bile ______.'
The dative case '-a' is required for 'kıl' and the first person singular '-m' is needed for the verb.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'kılına bile dokunmadım'?
A situation where...
The phrase is used for emphatic denial of harm or contact.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Kitabımın sayfaları yırtılmış, sen mi yaptın?' Mehmet: '____________________'
Mehmet is denying the accusation emphatically.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاPolis geldiğinde ona yemin ettim: 'Ben bu adamın ______ bile ______.'
The dative case '-a' is required for 'kıl' and the first person singular '-m' is needed for the verb.
A situation where...
The phrase is used for emphatic denial of harm or contact.
Ayşe: 'Kitabımın sayfaları yırtılmış, sen mi yaptın?' Mehmet: '____________________'
Mehmet is denying the accusation emphatically.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
3 سوالOnly if you are jokingly denying a mistake. Otherwise, it's too informal for a professional setting.
No, it's not rude, but it is defensive. Use it when you need to stand your ground.
Mostly yes, but it can metaphorically mean you didn't interfere with a plan or a project at all.
عبارات مرتبط
saçının teline zarar gelmemek
similarNot to have a single strand of hair harmed.
fiske bile vurmamak
synonymNot to even give a tiny flick.
elini sürmemek
similarNot to even brush one's hand against something.
incitmemek
builds onTo not hurt or offend.
