Signification
Giving life to a cause.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often associated with the 'Kuvayı Milliye' (National Forces) during the Turkish War of Independence. It evokes a sense of national duty. Relates to the Janissary and Bektashi traditions where loyalty to the Sultan or the spiritual leader was absolute. Politicians use this to prove they are not in it for the money, but for the 'dava' (cause). Used to describe a love so intense that the lover is willing to die for it.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to convince a Turkish person that you are serious about a project, use this phrase. It instantly raises the stakes.
Don't overuse
If you use it for everything, you will sound like a drama queen. Save it for the big stuff.
Signification
Giving life to a cause.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to convince a Turkish person that you are serious about a project, use this phrase. It instantly raises the stakes.
Don't overuse
If you use it for everything, you will sound like a drama queen. Save it for the big stuff.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'baş koymak'.
Biz bu vatanın özgürlüğüne ______.
Since the subject is 'Biz' (We), the verb must be in the first person plural past tense.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the correct usage:
Learning a new language is a significant goal worthy of the idiom. The others are either trivial or literal.
Match the person to their 'baş koymak' statement.
1. Politician, 2. Athlete, 3. Student
Each statement fits the professional goal of the person.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesBiz bu vatanın özgürlüğüne ______.
Since the subject is 'Biz' (We), the verb must be in the first person plural past tense.
Select the correct usage:
Learning a new language is a significant goal worthy of the idiom. The others are either trivial or literal.
1. Politician, 2. Athlete, 3. Student
Each statement fits the professional goal of the person.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, you can say 'Senin yoluna baş koydum' to a person you are deeply loyal to, but it sounds very dramatic/romantic.
Yes, especially by founders or leaders describing their vision for the company.
'Karar vermek' is just making a decision. 'Baş koymak' is deciding and being ready to sacrifice everything for it.
Expressions liées
canını dişine takmak
similarTo work with all one's might despite great difficulty.
gözünü karartmak
similarTo disregard all danger.
vazgeçmek
contrastTo give up.
