Signification
Signaling in class or meeting.
Contexte culturel
Students often raise only their index finger ('parmak kaldırmak') instead of the whole hand. This is a very specific classroom habit in Turkey. Raising a hand to an elder is considered one of the most shameful acts in Turkish society, reflecting the high value placed on 'saygı' (respect). In Turkish webinars, people are very disciplined about using the 'El Kaldır' button, often waiting patiently for the moderator. In the Turkish Parliament (TBMM), many votes are still done by a show of hands, and the count is done visually by the clerks.
The Finger Rule
If you are in a Turkish school, raise your index finger instead of your whole hand to look like a local student.
The Aggression Trap
Never say 'Sana el kaldırırım' (I will raise a hand to you) unless you want to start a fight.
Signification
Signaling in class or meeting.
The Finger Rule
If you are in a Turkish school, raise your index finger instead of your whole hand to look like a local student.
The Aggression Trap
Never say 'Sana el kaldırırım' (I will raise a hand to you) unless you want to start a fight.
Wait for the Nod
After you 'el kaldır', wait for the teacher or moderator to make eye contact or say your name before speaking.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'el kaldırmak'.
Öğretmen soruyu sordu, Ahmet cevabı vermek için ______.
Ahmet wants to answer a question, so he must raise his hand.
Which sentence uses the phrase in a negative (aggressive) sense?
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'el kaldırmak' olumsuz bir anlamdadır?
This sentence warns against physical violence toward elders.
Match the situation with the correct phrase.
Sınıfta söz istemek için ne yaparsınız?
Raising your hand is the standard way to ask for a turn to speak.
Complete the dialogue.
Müdür: Yeni projeyi kimler istiyor? Personel: (Herkes ______ )
They are voting to show they want the project.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to Raise Your Hand
Classroom
- • Ask a question
- • Answer a question
- • Request a break
Meeting
- • Vote on a topic
- • Add a comment
- • Volunteer
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesÖğretmen soruyu sordu, Ahmet cevabı vermek için ______.
Ahmet wants to answer a question, so he must raise his hand.
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'el kaldırmak' olumsuz bir anlamdadır?
This sentence warns against physical violence toward elders.
Sınıfta söz istemek için ne yaparsınız?
Raising your hand is the standard way to ask for a turn to speak.
Müdür: Yeni projeyi kimler istiyor? Personel: (Herkes ______ )
They are voting to show they want the project.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot really. For a taxi, we usually say 'el etmek' or 'el sallamak'. 'El kaldırmak' sounds too formal for that.
In primary and secondary schools, yes. In universities and business meetings, 'el kaldırmak' is more common.
You say 'El kaldırın' (plural/formal) or 'Ellerinizi kaldırın' (Raise your hands).
No, that would be 'havlu atmak' (to throw in the towel) or 'pes etmek'.
Expressions liées
parmak kaldırmak
similarTo raise a finger
söz istemek
builds onTo ask for the floor
el sıkışmak
contrastTo shake hands
el pençe divan durmak
specialized formTo stand respectfully with hands crossed
