Signification
Approaching someone for something.
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijan, 'üz tutmaq' to an elder (Ağsaqqal) is a sign of great respect. It shows you value their life experience over your own ego. While 'yüz tutmak' exists in Turkish, it is more often used to mean 'to be about to happen' (e.g., kışa yüz tutmak - winter is approaching). For 'approaching someone', Turks more commonly use 'başvurmak'. In the Tabriz dialect, 'üz tutmaq' is heavily used and sometimes influenced by the Persian 'ru avardan', maintaining a very poetic and sincere tone. Across many Turkic cultures, the 'face' is synonymous with 'honor'. Turning your face to someone is an act of social vulnerability and trust.
The Dative Secret
Always remember the '-a/-ə' ending. If you forget it, the sentence falls apart. Think: 'I turn TO (a) someone.'
Not for Objects
Don't 'üz tutmaq' to your phone or a chair. It's for people, groups, or personified entities (like God or Nature).
Signification
Approaching someone for something.
The Dative Secret
Always remember the '-a/-ə' ending. If you forget it, the sentence falls apart. Think: 'I turn TO (a) someone.'
Not for Objects
Don't 'üz tutmaq' to your phone or a chair. It's for people, groups, or personified entities (like God or Nature).
Sincerity Matters
Using this phrase shows you are serious. It's more heartfelt than just saying 'I asked.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the person and 'üz tutmaq'.
Mən kömək üçün ______ (dost) ______.
The person you turn to must be in the Dative case ('dosta') followed by the verb.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Prezident televiziya vasitəsilə xalqa üz tutdu.
When a leader addresses the 'xalq' (people), it is a formal public address.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu problemi necə həll edək? B: Gəl, təcrübəli bir ______ üz tutaq.
The Dative case 'adama' is required for the idiom 'üz tutmaq'.
Which sentence is used correctly?
Choose the correct sentence:
Sentence B correctly uses the idiom to mean approaching a person for a request. Sentence A should use 'yönəldi' (headed towards).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Üz Tutmaq vs. Physical Turning
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMən kömək üçün ______ (dost) ______.
The person you turn to must be in the Dative case ('dosta') followed by the verb.
Prezident televiziya vasitəsilə xalqa üz tutdu.
When a leader addresses the 'xalq' (people), it is a formal public address.
A: Bu problemi necə həll edək? B: Gəl, təcrübəli bir ______ üz tutaq.
The Dative case 'adama' is required for the idiom 'üz tutmaq'.
Choose the correct sentence:
Sentence B correctly uses the idiom to mean approaching a person for a request. Sentence A should use 'yönəldi' (headed towards).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's neutral. You can use it with your mom or your boss. The context defines the formality.
No, use 'çönmək' or 'dönmək' for physical movement.
'Müraciət etmək' is like 'to apply' or 'to address formally' (official). 'Üz tutmaq' is more natural and versatile.
Usually, yes, but it can also mean just addressing someone or choosing a specific path/resource.
Mən ona üz tutdum.
Not really. It's generally a positive or neutral action of seeking support.
Yes, very common in folk and pop songs when the singer appeals to a lover or fate.
The Dative case (-a, -ə).
Yes, it means you turned to books for knowledge/solace. It's a bit more literary.
'Baş vurmaq' is more like 'to apply' or 'to check in'. 'Üz tutmaq' is more about the appeal.
Expressions liées
Müraciət etmək
synonymTo apply or address formally
Ağız açmaq
similarTo ask for a favor (humbly)
Üz çevirmək
contrastTo turn one's face away / To reject
Pənah aparmaq
specialized formTo seek refuge
Yönəlmək
similarTo head towards
