Signification
To behave in a calm, serious, and respectful manner.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Ağırlık' (weight) is a compliment. To say someone is 'ağır bir insan' means they are reliable and respected, not that they are physically heavy. In the Ottoman palace, 'Enderun' students were trained specifically to maintain this 'ağırbaşlı' stance at all times to show their readiness for high office. In villages, the 'İhtiyar Heyeti' (Council of Elders) is expected to exhibit this stance as they are the judges of local disputes. In Istanbul's business districts, this phrase is often used in performance reviews to describe 'leadership presence'.
Use it for praise
If you want to impress a Turkish boss or elder, use this phrase to describe a colleague or a friend. It shows you value deep character traits.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase for every minor serious moment can make you sound like a 19th-century novelist. Reserve it for truly impactful behavior.
Signification
To behave in a calm, serious, and respectful manner.
Use it for praise
If you want to impress a Turkish boss or elder, use this phrase to describe a colleague or a friend. It shows you value deep character traits.
Don't overdo it
Using this phrase for every minor serious moment can make you sound like a 19th-century novelist. Reserve it for truly impactful behavior.
The 'Ağır Abi' nuance
Be aware that 'Ağır abi' is a slang term for a neighborhood tough guy. Stick to 'ağırbaşlı duruş sergilemek' for professional settings.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Genç avukat, mahkeme heyeti karşısında oldukça ______ bir duruş sergiledi.
In a courtroom (mahkeme), a lawyer is expected to be serious and dignified (ağırbaşlı).
Which verb best completes the collocation?
Liderimiz, zor zamanlarda her zaman vakarlı ve ağırbaşlı bir duruş ______.
'Sergilemek' is the standard verb used with 'duruş' to mean exhibiting a certain stance.
Match the person to the behavior.
Who is most likely to 'ağırbaşlı bir duruş sergilemek'?
The phrase implies a high level of formal decorum and seriousness.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yeni iş arkadaşımız nasıl biri? Mehmet: Çok profesyonel. Toplantılarda hep ______.
Professionalism in meetings is best described by this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGenç avukat, mahkeme heyeti karşısında oldukça ______ bir duruş sergiledi.
In a courtroom (mahkeme), a lawyer is expected to be serious and dignified (ağırbaşlı).
Liderimiz, zor zamanlarda her zaman vakarlı ve ağırbaşlı bir duruş ______.
'Sergilemek' is the standard verb used with 'duruş' to mean exhibiting a certain stance.
Who is most likely to 'ağırbaşlı bir duruş sergilemek'?
The phrase implies a high level of formal decorum and seriousness.
Ayşe: Yeni iş arkadaşımız nasıl biri? Mehmet: Çok profesyonel. Toplantılarda hep ______.
Professionalism in meetings is best described by this phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, absolutely. Turkish is gender-neutral. A woman can also 'ağırbaşlı bir duruş sergileyebilir'.
Not exactly. 'Ciddi' (serious) is a part of it, but 'ağırbaşlı' includes wisdom, maturity, and social grace.
Rarely. It's almost always a compliment. However, in a very fun environment, it might imply someone is a 'party pooper'.
The most common opposite is 'cıvık' (frivolous/silly) or 'hafif' (light).
Yes, and it's a very high compliment for a child in Turkey, meaning they act older than their age.
You can say 'Hiç ağırbaşlı değil' or 'Ağırbaşlı bir duruş sergilemiyor'.
No, you can just say 'O çok ağırbaşlı'. But 'sergilemek' adds a professional flair.
Usually, yes. It implies they speak only when they have something valuable to say.
Yes, if you are discussing someone's character seriously. For example: 'Bugün mülakatta çok ağırbaşlı bir duruş sergiledin, tebrikler!'
Very common, especially when describing diplomats or high-ranking officials.
Expressions liées
Vakarlı durmak
synonymTo stand with dignity
Ciddiyetini korumak
similarTo maintain one's seriousness
Efendi gibi
similarLike a gentleman
Hafiflik etmek
contrastTo act frivolously
