Signification
The time between day and evening.
Contexte culturel
In big cities like Istanbul, 'akşamüstü' is synonymous with heavy traffic (akşamüstü trafiği). It's a common excuse for being late to dinner. The 'Beş Çayı' (5 o'clock tea) is a ritual in many Turkish households and workplaces, occurring exactly at 'akşamüstü.' It usually involves tea and savory pastries like 'börek' or 'poğaça.' In coastal regions, 'akşamüstü' is the time to go to the 'meyhane.' It's the transition from the heat of the beach to the social life of the evening. Many Turkish songs use 'akşamüstü' to evoke feelings of nostalgia or romance. It is considered the most 'poetic' time of day.
Drop the Suffix
Remember: You don't need 'saatinde' or '-da'. Just say 'Akşamüstü gel' to sound like a native.
The Social Window
If someone invites you 'akşamüstü,' don't expect a full dinner. It's usually for tea, coffee, or a light drink.
Signification
The time between day and evening.
Drop the Suffix
Remember: You don't need 'saatinde' or '-da'. Just say 'Akşamüstü gel' to sound like a native.
The Social Window
If someone invites you 'akşamüstü,' don't expect a full dinner. It's usually for tea, coffee, or a light drink.
Spelling Matters
In formal writing, keep it as one word: 'akşamüstü'. Two words is common but technically incorrect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct time expression.
Güneş batarken, yani __________, sahil çok kalabalık olur.
'Güneş batarken' (as the sun sets) is a synonym for 'akşamüstü.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?
A friend wants to meet you at 5:30 PM.
'Akşamüstü' does not require a suffix to function as 'at late afternoon.'
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın çok işim var. Mehmet: Olsun, işlerin bitince __________ bir kahve içeriz.
In the context of finishing work, 'akşamüstü' is the most logical time for a coffee break.
Match the time to the phrase.
17:30
17:30 (5:30 PM) is the quintessential 'akşamüstü' time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGüneş batarken, yani __________, sahil çok kalabalık olur.
'Güneş batarken' (as the sun sets) is a synonym for 'akşamüstü.'
A friend wants to meet you at 5:30 PM.
'Akşamüstü' does not require a suffix to function as 'at late afternoon.'
Ayşe: Yarın çok işim var. Mehmet: Olsun, işlerin bitince __________ bir kahve içeriz.
In the context of finishing work, 'akşamüstü' is the most logical time for a coffee break.
17:30
17:30 (5:30 PM) is the quintessential 'akşamüstü' time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's not fixed, but generally between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, or whenever the sun starts to set.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Akşamüstü toplantımız var' (We have a meeting in the late afternoon).
No, 'sunset' is 'gün batımı.' 'Akşamüstü' is the time period *around* the sunset.
No, just 'akşamüstü' is enough to mean 'at late afternoon.'
No. For the morning, we use 'sabahleyin' or 'sabah karşı' (towards morning).
It's a Turkish metaphor for being 'on the verge' or 'just before' a time period.
Neither is 'better,' but 'akşamüstü' is more common in modern, daily conversation.
It's a late afternoon nap, which is often joked about in Turkey for making you feel more tired when you wake up.
Yes, just add 'dün': 'Dün akşamüstü.'
Yes! In winter, 'akşamüstü' might be 4:00 PM, while in summer it could be 7:00 PM.
Expressions liées
akşamüzeri
synonymLate afternoon
ikindi
similarMid-to-late afternoon
gün batımı
similarSunset
ayaküstü
builds onOn the fly / In a hurry
