Signification
Said when someone buys something new.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, it is considered rude to see something new and not comment on it. Saying 'Güle güle kullan' is a way to acknowledge the person's success or happiness. The phrase acts as a verbal shield. By wishing the owner happiness, you prove you are not looking at the item with 'evil' envy, which is believed to cause the item to break. The phrase dates back to a time when trade was seen as a moral exchange. A seller's blessing was thought to make the item last longer. Turkish culture is highly social. A new purchase is seen as a benefit to the whole social circle, as the item will likely be shared or shown off.
The Double Blessing
For maximum native-level points, say 'Hayırlı olsun, güle güle kullan' together. It covers all bases!
Don't use for food
Remember, you don't 'use' a sandwich, you eat it. Stick to 'Afiyet olsun' for anything edible.
Signification
Said when someone buys something new.
The Double Blessing
For maximum native-level points, say 'Hayırlı olsun, güle güle kullan' together. It covers all bases!
Don't use for food
Remember, you don't 'use' a sandwich, you eat it. Stick to 'Afiyet olsun' for anything edible.
The Response
When someone says this to you, the standard response is 'Teşekkür ederim' (Thank you) or 'Sağ ol' (Thanks/Be healthy).
Teste-toi
Your friend just bought a new car. What do you say?
Arkadaşın yeni bir araba aldı. Ne dersin?
'Güle güle kullan' is the standard wish for a new purchase.
Complete the sentence for a formal situation.
Yeni ofisiniz hayırlı olsun, güle güle _______.
'Kullanın' is the formal/plural imperative form.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. Yeni ayakkabı, 2. Yeni yemek, 3. Yeni ev
Each situation has a specific 'Güle güle' or blessing variant.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Güle güle kullan'
Electronics
- • Phone
- • Laptop
- • TV
Fashion
- • Dress
- • Shoes
- • Watch
Transport
- • Car
- • Bike
- • Scooter
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesArkadaşın yeni bir araba aldı. Ne dersin?
'Güle güle kullan' is the standard wish for a new purchase.
Yeni ofisiniz hayırlı olsun, güle güle _______.
'Kullanın' is the formal/plural imperative form.
1. Yeni ayakkabı, 2. Yeni yemek, 3. Yeni ev
Each situation has a specific 'Güle güle' or blessing variant.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, for a baby use 'Analı babalı büyüsün' (May they grow up with mother and father).
Yes, but use the formal 'Güle güle kullanın.'
You should still say it! It's a social requirement, not a personal opinion on the item's style.
Yes, as long as it is 'new to them,' the phrase is appropriate.
Expressions liées
Hayırlı olsun
similarMay it be auspicious
İyi günlerde kullan
synonymUse it in good days
Güle güle oturun
specialized formLive/Sit there smilingly
Üstünde paralansın
specialized formMay it wear out on you
