معنی
Getting ready for something.
زمینه فرهنگی
Turkish people love to build suspense. Using 'Sıkı dur' is a way to ensure the listener is fully engaged before the 'müjde' (good news) is shared. In rural areas, this phrase is still used literally when riding tractors or horses over uneven fields. In cities, it's a staple of 'gıybet' (gossip) culture, used to signal that a particularly juicy piece of information is coming. News anchors sometimes use a variation of this to keep viewers from changing the channel during a commercial break.
The 'ı' Sound
Make sure not to say 'Siki' (with dots). 'Siki' is a very vulgar slang word in Turkish. Always use the undotted 'ı'!
Drama is Key
When you say 'Sıkı dur,' use a wide-eyed expression and a slightly lowered voice to maximize the effect.
معنی
Getting ready for something.
The 'ı' Sound
Make sure not to say 'Siki' (with dots). 'Siki' is a very vulgar slang word in Turkish. Always use the undotted 'ı'!
Drama is Key
When you say 'Sıkı dur,' use a wide-eyed expression and a slightly lowered voice to maximize the effect.
Not for Bosses
Even if you have a great relationship with your manager, keep this for your colleagues and friends.
Plural Usage
Always use 'Sıkı durun' if there is more than one person in the room, even if you are only looking at one of them.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Arkadaşlar, ______! Yarın hepimiz tatile gidiyoruz!
Since the speaker is addressing 'Arkadaşlar' (friends - plural), the plural imperative 'sıkı durun' is required.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Sıkı dur'.
Situation: You are about to tell your sister that you bought her a car.
Buying a car is a big surprise, making it the perfect context for 'Sıkı dur'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a physical context?
Choose the correct sentence:
Physical bracing is needed when a vehicle is moving fast or erratically.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Sıkı Dur vs. Hazır Ol
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاArkadaşlar, ______! Yarın hepimiz tatile gidiyoruz!
Since the speaker is addressing 'Arkadaşlar' (friends - plural), the plural imperative 'sıkı durun' is required.
Situation: You are about to tell your sister that you bought her a car.
Buying a car is a big surprise, making it the perfect context for 'Sıkı dur'.
Choose the correct sentence:
Physical bracing is needed when a vehicle is moving fast or erratically.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is used for any news that causes a shock, whether it's winning the lottery or a sudden breakup.
It's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'Guess what?!' in English.
'Sıkı dur' is more idiomatic and emotional. 'Hazır ol' is more literal and used for things like 'Get ready for school.'
Yes, adding 'çok' (very) makes it sound like the news is even bigger.
Often people will lean in closer or put a hand on the listener's shoulder.
You should say 'Ne oldu?' (What happened?) or 'Anlat çabuk!' (Tell me quickly!).
Only in informal writing like WhatsApp, Twitter, or in dialogue in a novel.
Yes, it is a universal Turkish idiom understood from Istanbul to Erzurum.
Absolutely. It's the standard thing to say if you're about to hit a pothole while driving.
Yes, 'Sıkı durdum' means 'I braced myself,' but it's much less common than the command.
عبارات مرتبط
Kemerleri bağla
similarFasten your seatbelts
Hazır ol
similarBe ready
Tutunmak
builds onTo hold on
Gözünü dört aç
contrastKeep your eyes wide open
Müjde
similarGood news
