معنی
Used to show irony or lack of belief.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Turkish culture, direct confrontation is often avoided. Using 'sözümona' allows a person to express disagreement or disbelief indirectly through irony, which is a common social strategy. Turkish 'Dizi' (TV series) are full of characters using 'sözümona' to undermine their rivals. It's a key part of the 'villain' or 'gossip' character's vocabulary. On Turkish Twitter/X, 'sözümona' is frequently used in political and social debates to highlight perceived hypocrisy in public figures. In Turkish business culture, 'sözümona' can be used to describe competitors' products in a disparaging way during informal meetings.
Pair with -miş
To sound like a native, always use the -miş suffix on the verb when using 'sözümona' to report a claim.
Don't use with 'bence'
Since 'sözümona' already expresses your opinion (skepticism), adding 'bence' (in my opinion) is redundant.
معنی
Used to show irony or lack of belief.
Pair with -miş
To sound like a native, always use the -miş suffix on the verb when using 'sözümona' to report a claim.
Don't use with 'bence'
Since 'sözümona' already expresses your opinion (skepticism), adding 'bence' (in my opinion) is redundant.
The Eye Roll
In Turkey, this word is often accompanied by a slight tilt of the head or a subtle eye roll.
Sözde vs Sözümona
If you are writing a formal essay, swap 'sözümona' for 'sözde' to keep your tone professional.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word to express skepticism.
O ________ her şeyi biliyor ama sınavdan sıfır aldı.
The contrast between 'knowing everything' and 'getting a zero' requires a word that expresses irony or false claims.
Which sentence uses 'sözümona' correctly to show irony?
Select the correct sentence:
'Sözümona' is used here to contrast the claim of being 'delicious' with the reality of it being 'terrible'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct skeptical response.
A: Ahmet yeni bir spor araba almış. B: ________ yeni araba, on yıllık eski bir model o!
B is mocking the claim that the car is 'new'.
Match the situation to the correct 'sözümona' sentence.
Situation: A friend says they are on a diet but is eating a large pizza.
The irony lies in the claim of dieting while eating pizza.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formal vs Informal Doubt
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاO ________ her şeyi biliyor ama sınavdan sıfır aldı.
The contrast between 'knowing everything' and 'getting a zero' requires a word that expresses irony or false claims.
Select the correct sentence:
'Sözümona' is used here to contrast the claim of being 'delicious' with the reality of it being 'terrible'.
A: Ahmet yeni bir spor araba almış. B: ________ yeni araba, on yıllık eski bir model o!
B is mocking the claim that the car is 'new'.
Situation: A friend says they are on a diet but is eating a large pizza.
The irony lies in the claim of dieting while eating pizza.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt can be. It implies that someone is lying or pretending. Use it with friends, but avoid it with superiors or people you want to respect.
Yes, for self-deprecation. 'Sözümona diyet yapıyorum' (I'm supposedly on a diet) is a funny way to admit you're failing your diet.
They are almost identical. 'Güya' is slightly more common in speech, while 'sözümona' feels a bit more descriptive.
No, it is an adverb and remains unchanged.
No, it sounds too informal and sarcastic. Use 'iddia edilen' instead.
Yes, it is standard Turkish and understood everywhere.
Almost never. It is inherently skeptical or ironic.
It is written as one word: sözümona.
It is an adverb.
Yes! If someone makes a ridiculous claim, you can just say 'Sözümona!' with a sarcastic tone.
عبارات مرتبط
güya
synonymsupposedly
sözde
similarso-called
mış gibi yapmak
builds onto pretend
sanki
similaras if
iddia edilen
formal equivalentalleged
