Signification
Complimenting someone's smile.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'güler yüz' (smiling face) is essential for social harmony. A person who doesn't smile is often seen as 'soğuk' (cold). Compliments are often followed by 'Maşallah' to ward off the evil eye (nazar), especially if the person is very beautiful. In Turkish 'dizis' (TV shows), this phrase is a classic 'pick-up line' or a moment of emotional realization between leads. Hospitality involves not just serving food but doing it with a smile. This is called 'güler yüz göstermek'.
Use it on Social Media
This is one of the safest and most appreciated comments you can leave on a Turkish friend's photo.
Watch the Case
Never say 'seni yakışıyor'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native ears.
Signification
Complimenting someone's smile.
Use it on Social Media
This is one of the safest and most appreciated comments you can leave on a Turkish friend's photo.
Watch the Case
Never say 'seni yakışıyor'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native ears.
The Power of a Smile
In Turkey, being 'güler yüzlü' is often more important than being 'yakışıklı' (handsome) or 'güzel' (beautiful).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'you'.
Gülmek ____ yakışıyor.
The verb 'yakışmak' requires the dative case, which is 'sana' for the second person singular.
Which sentence is a natural compliment for someone's smile?
Birinin gülüşünü övmek için hangisini söylersiniz?
'Yakışıyor' is the standard verb for compliments regarding appearance and behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Çok üzgünüm. Mehmet: Üzülme, lütfen biraz gül. ______.
This is a common way to encourage someone who is sad.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Gülmek sana yakışıyor.
It is a personal compliment best suited for friends or social media.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGülmek ____ yakışıyor.
The verb 'yakışmak' requires the dative case, which is 'sana' for the second person singular.
Birinin gülüşünü övmek için hangisini söylersiniz?
'Yakışıyor' is the standard verb for compliments regarding appearance and behavior.
Ayşe: Çok üzgünüm. Mehmet: Üzülme, lütfen biraz gül. ______.
This is a common way to encourage someone who is sad.
Gülmek sana yakışıyor.
It is a personal compliment best suited for friends or social media.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it's very common between friends, family members, and even colleagues who have a friendly relationship.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can say it to anyone.
'Gülmek' can mean both to laugh and to smile. 'Gülümsemek' specifically means to smile.
You change 'sana' to 'ona': 'Gülmek ona yakışıyor.'
It might be seen as a bit forward or flirtatious. It's better to use it with people you know.
Expressions liées
Gülümsemek sana yakışıyor
similarSmiling suits you.
Gülüşün çok güzel
similarYour smile is very beautiful.
Sana her şey yakışıyor
builds onEverything suits you.
Ağlamak sana yakışmıyor
contrastCrying doesn't suit you.
