A1 Idiom خنثی

kendi halinde

Mind one's own business

معنی

A quiet person who doesn't bother others.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In traditional Turkish neighborhoods, being 'kendi halinde' is the ultimate sign of being a 'good neighbor'. It means you aren't a source of drama or noise. The concept of 'hal' is central to Sufi philosophy, referring to a spiritual state. Being 'kendi halinde' can be seen as a secular remnant of the idea of focusing on one's internal spiritual journey. In modern Istanbul offices, 'kendi halinde' can sometimes be a double-edged sword. While it means you are easy to work with, it might also mean you are overlooked for promotions. In villages, 'kendi halinde' often describes families who are self-sufficient, farming their own land and not needing much from the outside world.

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Safe Compliment

This is a very safe way to describe someone if you don't know them well but want to sound positive.

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Suffix Check

Always check your subject before using the ending '-de'. If it's 'we', it's 'halimizde'!

معنی

A quiet person who doesn't bother others.

💡

Safe Compliment

This is a very safe way to describe someone if you don't know them well but want to sound positive.

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Suffix Check

Always check your subject before using the ending '-de'. If it's 'we', it's 'halimizde'!

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Atmosphere

You can use it for cafes or small towns too! 'Kendi halinde bir kafe' sounds charming and local.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kendi halinde'.

Ben çok sessiz biriyim, her zaman ___________ takılırım.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kendi halimde

Since the subject is 'Ben' (I), you must use the 1st person suffix '-im'.

Which sentence best describes a 'kendi halinde' person?

Ahmet nasıl biridir?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sessizdir, kimseye karışmaz, işine bakar.

'Kendi halinde' implies being quiet and not interfering with others.

Match the person to the description.

1. A neighbor who never gossips. 2. A student who reads in the corner. 3. A worker who just does their job and goes home.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hepsi 'kendi halinde'

All these scenarios describe someone who is 'kendi halinde'.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: Yeni komşular gürültülü mü? Fatma: Hayır, tam tersine, çok ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kendi hallerindeler

The subject is 'komşular' (neighbors - plural), so 'hallerindeler' is correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kendi halinde'. جای خالی A1

Ben çok sessiz biriyim, her zaman ___________ takılırım.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kendi halimde

Since the subject is 'Ben' (I), you must use the 1st person suffix '-im'.

Which sentence best describes a 'kendi halinde' person? Choose A1

Ahmet nasıl biridir?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sessizdir, kimseye karışmaz, işine bakar.

'Kendi halinde' implies being quiet and not interfering with others.

Match the person to the description. situation_matching A2

1. A neighbor who never gossips. 2. A student who reads in the corner. 3. A worker who just does their job and goes home.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hepsi 'kendi halinde'

All these scenarios describe someone who is 'kendi halinde'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: Yeni komşular gürültülü mü? Fatma: Hayır, tam tersine, çok ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kendi hallerindeler

The subject is 'komşular' (neighbors - plural), so 'hallerindeler' is correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it is generally polite or neutral. It's a way to say someone is harmless and minds their own business.

Yes! 'Ben kendi halimde biriyim' is a common way to describe yourself as an introvert.

It is 'kendi hallerinde'.

Close, but 'introvert' (içine kapanık) is a psychological term, while 'kendi halinde' is more about social behavior.

Yes, a 'kendi halinde köpek' is a dog that doesn't bark or bite and just sits quietly.

It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or in a business meeting.

You say 'Beni kendi halime bırak.'

Someone who is 'girişken' (outgoing) or 'fırlama' (slang for a mischievous, loud person).

Yes, for a small, local business that doesn't try to be a giant corporation.

Yes, clearly, but the 'a' is the more important part—it's long.

عبارات مرتبط

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Kendi yağında kavrulmak

similar

To be self-sufficient

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İçine kapanık

similar

Introverted

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Sessiz atın çiftesi pek olur

contrast

The quiet horse kicks hard

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Kendi başına

similar

On one's own

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Eti senin kemiği benim

builds on

Total entrustment

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