Signification
Doing something together as a group.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'İmece' is the historical basis for this phrase. It refers to mandatory or voluntary communal work in a village. Turkish companies often value 'biz bilinci' (we-consciousness). 'El birliğiyle' is used to boost morale during tough quarters. During the 2023 earthquakes, 'el birliğiyle' became a national motto for relief efforts across the country. Large Turkish families often use this phrase when preparing for holidays (Bayram), where everyone has a specific role.
The 'ğ' Rule
Remember that 'birlik' becomes 'birliği' because of the vowel that follows. Don't pronounce the 'g'!
Boost Your Score
Use this in writing exams (like TÖMER) to show you understand Turkish social values. Examiners love it.
Signification
Doing something together as a group.
The 'ğ' Rule
Remember that 'birlik' becomes 'birliği' because of the vowel that follows. Don't pronounce the 'g'!
Boost Your Score
Use this in writing exams (like TÖMER) to show you understand Turkish social values. Examiners love it.
Not for One
Never use this if you are the only person doing the work. It sounds like you have multiple personalities!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Arkadaşlar, bu projeyi __________ bitirebiliriz.
We need the adverbial form 'el birliğiyle' to show how the project will be finished.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the logical sentence:
'El birliğiyle' requires a group (the whole class) doing something together.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Bu bahçe çok büyük, nasıl temizleyeceğiz?' Fatma: '____________________'
Fatma offers group cooperation to solve Ayşe's concern.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesArkadaşlar, bu projeyi __________ bitirebiliriz.
We need the adverbial form 'el birliğiyle' to show how the project will be finished.
Choose the logical sentence:
'El birliğiyle' requires a group (the whole class) doing something together.
Ayşe: 'Bu bahçe çok büyük, nasıl temizleyeceğiz?' Fatma: '____________________'
Fatma offers group cooperation to solve Ayşe's concern.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral-formal. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
Yes, writing it separately is also correct, but 'el birliğiyle' is more common in modern Turkish.
'Tek başına' (by oneself) or 'münferiden' (individually/formally).
No, it is mostly figurative now, referring to any kind of shared effort or resources.
Usually, it has a positive connotation of cooperation, but it can be used for group mistakes (e.g., 'El birliğiyle her şeyi mahvettik').
Expressions liées
el ele vermek
similarTo join forces / to hold hands
iş birliği
specialized formCollaboration / Cooperation
omuz omuza
similarShoulder to shoulder
güç birliği
builds onAlliance / Unity of power
