Signification
Giving directions to move forward.
Contexte culturel
When giving directions, Turks often use their whole arm to point. 'Düz git' is usually accompanied by a chopping motion forward. In some villages, people might say 'Doğru git' or 'Aşağı git' even if the road is flat, based on local landmarks. In big cities like Istanbul, 'Düz git' might be followed by 'trafik yoksa' (if there's no traffic). Turkish GPS voices are famous for their calm 'Düz ilerleyin' which has become a bit of a meme for being too calm in chaotic traffic.
Use your hands
Turkish is a gestural language. Always point when saying 'Düz git'.
Mind the 'ü'
If you say 'Duz' (with a normal 'u'), it doesn't mean anything. Keep that 'ü' tight!
Signification
Giving directions to move forward.
Use your hands
Turkish is a gestural language. Always point when saying 'Düz git'.
Mind the 'ü'
If you say 'Duz' (with a normal 'u'), it doesn't mean anything. Keep that 'ü' tight!
The 'Kadar' trick
Add '-e kadar' to sound like a pro: 'Bankaya kadar düz git'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to tell a stranger to go straight.
Lütfen buradan ____ gidin.
'Düz' means straight, which fits the context of giving a direction.
Which one is the most polite way to say 'Go straight'?
Hangisi daha nazik?
The plural/formal suffix '-in' makes the command polite.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Eczane nerede? B: ____ git, köşede.
'Düz git' is the logical answer to 'Where is the pharmacy?'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight.
'Düz gidelim' (Let's go straight) is the most natural way to instruct a driver.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLütfen buradan ____ gidin.
'Düz' means straight, which fits the context of giving a direction.
Hangisi daha nazik?
The plural/formal suffix '-in' makes the command polite.
A: Eczane nerede? B: ____ git, köşede.
'Düz git' is the logical answer to 'Where is the pharmacy?'.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight.
'Düz gidelim' (Let's go straight) is the most natural way to instruct a driver.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be blunt. Use 'Düz gidin' for people you don't know.
Yes, it is used for walking, driving, and cycling.
'Düz' is more common for physical paths; 'Doğru' is more formal or means 'correct'.
You can say 'Bayağı bir düz git' or 'Uzun süre düz git'.
Yes, it becomes 'gidin'.
Yes, but 'Düz git' is more natural and common.
If the road doesn't have a major intersection, Turks still say 'Düz git'.
Yes, 'Yardır' or 'Kaptır git' implies going fast and straight.
That would be 'Dümdüz geri git'.
Yes! 'Düz saç' means straight hair, showing the word's versatility.
Expressions liées
Sağa dön
contrastTurn right
Sola dön
contrastTurn left
Dosdoğru git
specialized formGo dead straight
Geri dön
contrastTurn back
