Signification
Speaking rudely or swearing.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Turkish neighborhoods, 'ağzını bozmak' in front of elders or women is a major sign of disrespect and can lead to social exclusion. The broadcasting authority (RTÜK) heavily fines channels if characters 'ağzını bozmak' without censorship. The concept of 'Lisan-ı Münasip' (appropriate language) was the opposite of 'ağzını bozmak'.
Don't take it literally
If someone says 'Ağzını bozdun,' they aren't worried about your dental health!
The 'Lan' Factor
Using the word 'lan' is often the first step in 'ağzını bozmak' in Turkish.
Signification
Speaking rudely or swearing.
Don't take it literally
If someone says 'Ağzını bozdun,' they aren't worried about your dental health!
The 'Lan' Factor
Using the word 'lan' is often the first step in 'ağzını bozmak' in Turkish.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ağzını bozmak'.
O kadar sinirlendi ki herkesin içinde ______.
The subject is 'O' (He/She), so we use 'ağzını bozdu'.
Which situation is appropriate for saying 'Ağzını bozma'?
Arkadaşınız size küfretmeye başladığında ne dersiniz?
'Ağzını bozma' is a warning against swearing.
Match the person with the correct phrase.
Match the subjects to the phrases.
Possessive suffixes must match the subject.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesO kadar sinirlendi ki herkesin içinde ______.
The subject is 'O' (He/She), so we use 'ağzını bozdu'.
Arkadaşınız size küfretmeye başladığında ne dersiniz?
'Ağzını bozma' is a warning against swearing.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Possessive suffixes must match the subject.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, the phrase itself is clean. It just describes the act of swearing.
Yes, it's very common for parents to tell children 'Ağzını bozma'.
Expressions liées
ağzı bozuk
specialized formFoul-mouthed (adjective)
küfretmek
synonymTo swear
ağzına geleni söylemek
similarTo say whatever comes to mind
dilini tutmak
contrastTo hold one's tongue
