Signification
A negative behavioral pattern.
Contexte culturel
Smoking is often referred to as 'en büyük kötü alışkanlık' (the biggest bad habit) in public health campaigns. Drinking tea is a habit, but rarely called 'kötü' unless it's excessive to the point of health issues. The concept of 'edep' (etiquette) meant that any behavior breaking social harmony was seen as a bad habit. Procrastination (ertelemek) is increasingly discussed in Turkish social media as a 'modern kötü alışkanlık'.
The Mutation Rule
Always remember the 'k' to 'ğ' change. It's the #1 mistake learners make with this word.
Softening Criticism
If you want to tell someone they have a bad habit without being rude, use 'fena bir alışkanlık' with a smile.
Signification
A negative behavioral pattern.
The Mutation Rule
Always remember the 'k' to 'ğ' change. It's the #1 mistake learners make with this word.
Softening Criticism
If you want to tell someone they have a bad habit without being rude, use 'fena bir alışkanlık' with a smile.
Don't use for crimes
Calling a serious crime a 'bad habit' can sound like you are downplaying it significantly.
Pairing with Verbs
Learn 'alışkanlık edinmek' (to get a habit) and 'alışkanlığı bırakmak' (to quit a habit) as a set.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kötü alışkanlık'.
Benim en ______ ______ tırnak yemek.
Because of the possessive 'Benim', the 'k' in 'alışkanlık' must change to 'ğ'.
Which of these is considered a 'kötü alışkanlık' in a health context?
Hangisi bir kötü alışkanlıktır?
Smoking (sigara içmek) is a classic example of a bad habit.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Çok fazla kahve içiyorsun. B: Biliyorum, bu bende ______ ______ oldu.
The context implies a negative routine developed over time.
Match the habit to the description.
Sürekli geç kalmak
Being constantly late is a negative behavioral pattern.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Habit vs. Character
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBenim en ______ ______ tırnak yemek.
Because of the possessive 'Benim', the 'k' in 'alışkanlık' must change to 'ğ'.
Hangisi bir kötü alışkanlıktır?
Smoking (sigara içmek) is a classic example of a bad habit.
A: Çok fazla kahve içiyorsun. B: Biliyorum, bu bende ______ ______ oldu.
The context implies a negative routine developed over time.
Sürekli geç kalmak
Being constantly late is a negative behavioral pattern.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'fena' is a synonym for 'kötü' and is very common in spoken Turkish.
The opposite is 'iyi alışkanlık' (good habit) or 'faydalı alışkanlık' (useful habit).
No, for traditions or social customs, use 'gelenek' or 'adet'.
Use the pattern: '[Verb] + ma/me + alışkanlığım var'. e.g., 'Kitap okuma alışkanlığım var'.
It depends on the relationship. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger, it's quite direct.
No, it only refers to the behavior itself.
'Alışkanlık' is a habit; 'bağımlılık' is a full-blown addiction.
You can say 'alışkanlığı bırakmak' or 'alışkanlıktan vazgeçmek'.
Yes, 'kötü huy' means a bad character trait or a bad quirk.
It is neutral. It's used in both daily talk and academic papers.
No, adjectives in Turkish do not change for plurality. Only the noun does: 'kötü alışkanlıklar'.
Yes, 'tırnak yemek' is one of the most common 'kötü alışkanlıklar' mentioned.
Expressions liées
bağımlılık
builds onaddiction
iyi alışkanlık
contrastgood habit
huy
similarcharacter trait
itiyat
specialized formhabit/custom
vazgeçmek
builds onto give up
