Signification
Advising someone to act quickly.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Turkish bazaars, bargaining is an art. A seller might offer a 'one-time' price to create a sense of urgency, prompting the buyer's companions to say 'fırsatı kaçırma.' Turkey has a massive e-commerce market. Apps like Trendyol and Hepsiburada use 'Kaçırılmayacak Fırsatlar' (Opportunities not to be missed) as their main marketing slogan. While 'fırsatı kaçırma' is about action, Turks also believe in 'Kısmet' (fate). If you do miss an opportunity, people will say 'Kısmet değilmiş' (It wasn't meant to be) to comfort you. There is high pressure on Turkish youth regarding exams (LGS, YKS). Parents often use 'fırsatı kaçırma' to emphasize that these exams are the 'opportunity of a lifetime.'
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the '-ı' at the end of 'fırsat'. Without it, you're saying 'don't miss opportunity' generally, which sounds robotic.
Don't use for people
You 'miss' (kaçırmak) a bus or a chance, but you 'miss' (özlemek) a person. Don't say 'Seni kaçırdım' unless you mean you failed to kidnap them!
Signification
Advising someone to act quickly.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the '-ı' at the end of 'fırsat'. Without it, you're saying 'don't miss opportunity' generally, which sounds robotic.
Don't use for people
You 'miss' (kaçırmak) a bus or a chance, but you 'miss' (özlemek) a person. Don't say 'Seni kaçırdım' unless you mean you failed to kidnap them!
Social Media Savvy
If you see a post with #fırsat, it's almost always a sale. Use 'Fırsatı kaçırma' in the comments to sound like a native shopper.
The 'Kısmet' Balance
If someone misses a chance, don't keep saying they missed it. Switch to 'Kısmet değilmiş' to be polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Bu ayakkabılar çok ucuz, ______ kaçırma!
The word 'fırsat' needs the accusative case '-ı' because it is the specific object of the verb 'kaçırma'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend?
Arkadaşın yeni bir iş buldu ama kararsız. Ne dersin?
'Fırsatı kaçırma' is the standard idiomatic expression for not missing a chance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Konser biletleri sadece bugün indirimde. B: Gerçekten mi? O zaman ______.
'Fırsatı kaçırmayalım' means 'Let's not miss the opportunity,' which fits the context of 'we'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You missed the last bus home.
Since the event already happened and it's a negative outcome, the past tense 'kaçırdım' is used.
Complete the formal version of the phrase.
Lütfen bu büyük ______ kaçırmayın.
Even in formal sentences with 'kaçırmayın', the accusative '-ı' is required.
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Aides visuelles
Kaçırmak vs. Kaybetmek
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesBu ayakkabılar çok ucuz, ______ kaçırma!
The word 'fırsat' needs the accusative case '-ı' because it is the specific object of the verb 'kaçırma'.
Arkadaşın yeni bir iş buldu ama kararsız. Ne dersin?
'Fırsatı kaçırma' is the standard idiomatic expression for not missing a chance.
A: Konser biletleri sadece bugün indirimde. B: Gerçekten mi? O zaman ______.
'Fırsatı kaçırmayalım' means 'Let's not miss the opportunity,' which fits the context of 'we'.
You missed the last bus home.
Since the event already happened and it's a negative outcome, the past tense 'kaçırdım' is used.
Lütfen bu büyük ______ kaçırmayın.
Even in formal sentences with 'kaçırmayın', the accusative '-ı' is required.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is friendly and informal. To be more polite, use 'Fırsatı kaçırmayın.'
Yes, 'Otobüsü kaçırma' means 'Don't miss the bus.'
'Fırsat' is a specific situation you can use, 'şans' is general luck.
Because it's the specific direct object of the verb. It needs the accusative case.
You can, but it sounds like a translation from English. 'Kaçırma' is more natural.
Yes, very often in marketing and sales pitches.
It means 'to let something escape' or 'to kidnap'.
You say 'Fırsatı kaçırdım.'
Yes, 'Bu topa gir' or 'Çök buna' are very casual ways to say 'take this chance'.
Yes, to tell a friend to ask someone out: 'Bu kızı/çocuğu kaçırma!'
'Fırsatı tepmek' (to kick the opportunity away).
Yes, many pop songs about love and life use it.
Expressions liées
Fırsat kollamak
similarTo wait for the right opportunity
Demir tavında dövülür
builds onStrike while the iron is hot
Fırsatı tepmek
contrastTo kick away an opportunity
Ayağına gelmek
similarTo have an opportunity come to one's feet
Şansını denemek
similarTo try one's luck
