Signification
A friend from long ago.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Vefa' (loyalty) is deeply tied to old friends. There is a famous district in Istanbul called Vefa, known for its 'boza' (a traditional drink). People say 'Vefa is not just a neighborhood name,' meaning loyalty to old friends is a duty. On Instagram, Turkish users often use the hashtag #eskiarkadaşlar or #dostluk for reunion photos. It's a way to show social capital and long-term stability. Many Turkish 'Yeşilçam' movies revolve around old friends meeting after years, often involving a sacrifice or a secret. The 'eski arkadaş' is a symbol of innocence and the 'good old days'. In Turkey, business is personal. Being an 'eski arkadaş' of a business partner is often more important than having a good contract. It implies a 'word of honor'.
The 'Eski' Rule
Always use 'eski' for things you used to have or people you've known for a long time. Never for age!
Ex-Friend vs. Old Friend
In Turkish, 'eski arkadaş' can mean both. If you want to be clear they are a 'former' friend, add 'artık görüşmüyoruz' (we don't meet anymore).
Signification
A friend from long ago.
The 'Eski' Rule
Always use 'eski' for things you used to have or people you've known for a long time. Never for age!
Ex-Friend vs. Old Friend
In Turkish, 'eski arkadaş' can mean both. If you want to be clear they are a 'former' friend, add 'artık görüşmüyoruz' (we don't meet anymore).
Add a Place
To sound more natural, add where the friend is from: 'Liseden eski arkadaşım' (My old friend from high school).
Vefa
Mentioning an 'eski arkadaş' warmly shows you are a loyal person, which is highly valued in Turkey.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'eski arkadaş'.
O benim liseden ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'O benim' (He/she is my), you need the possessive suffix '-ım'.
Which sentence is correct to describe a friend you've known for 20 years?
Arkadaşımı nasıl tarif ederim?
'Eski' refers to the duration of the friendship, 'yaşlı' refers to physical age.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning.
Eşleştirme yapın:
Correct matches for 'eski' vs 'yaşlı'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Bu kim? Mehmet: Bu Can, benim ______.
Mehmet is talking about his own friend, so he uses the first-person possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Eski vs Yaşlı
Types of Friends
Time
- • Eski arkadaş
- • Yeni arkadaş
- • Çocukluk arkadaşı
Closeness
- • En iyi arkadaş
- • Dost
- • Tanıdık
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO benim liseden ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'O benim' (He/she is my), you need the possessive suffix '-ım'.
Arkadaşımı nasıl tarif ederim?
'Eski' refers to the duration of the friendship, 'yaşlı' refers to physical age.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct matches for 'eski' vs 'yaşlı'.
Ayşe: Bu kim? Mehmet: Bu Can, benim ______.
Mehmet is talking about his own friend, so he uses the first-person possessive.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo! That would imply they are 'former' parents. Use 'yaşlı' if they are elderly, or just 'annem/babam'.
Yes, it is very polite and warm. It shows you value your history with the person.
The plural is 'eski arkadaşlar'. If you want to say 'my old friends', it's 'eski arkadaşlarım'.
That is 'en iyi arkadaş' or 'en yakın arkadaş'. 'Eski' only refers to time.
Not always. With 'arkadaş', it usually means 'long-time'. With 'araba' (car), it means 'old/used'.
Yes! This means 'my former teacher'.
You can use 'eski kanka' (old bestie), but 'eski arkadaş' is more common.
'Arkadaş' is a general friend. 'Dost' is a very close, trusted friend, like a brother or sister.
Yes, 'eski ev' means an old house.
You say 'Biz eski arkadaşız'.
No, for food we use 'bayat' (stale).
Only if you emphasize that they are 'former' and you don't like them anymore, but usually it's positive.
Expressions liées
eski dost
similarA very close old friend
çocukluk arkadaşı
specialized formChildhood friend
kadim dost
synonymAncient/eternal friend
eski sevgili
contrastEx-boyfriend/girlfriend
yol arkadaşı
similarCompanion/travel mate
okul arkadaşı
specialized formSchool friend
