Signification
Written mobile communication.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, it is common to send 'Hayırlı Cumalar' (Have a blessed Friday) via kısa mesaj to elders and colleagues. It is a sign of respect and remembrance. Turkey has a very active SMS marketing culture. However, the government introduced the 'İleti Yönetim Sistemi' (İYS) to allow citizens to block these 'kısa mesaj' spam easily. The 'seen' feature (görüldü) is a major topic in Turkish dating. If you don't reply to a 'kısa mesaj' quickly, it might be interpreted as 'naz yapmak' (playing hard to get). The Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) uses 'kısa mesaj' to send nationwide alerts about earthquakes or severe weather, often accompanied by a loud siren sound on the phone.
Use 'atmak'
Always use 'atmak' instead of 'göndermek' with friends to sound more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'yapmak'
Never say 'mesaj yapmak'. It's a common mistake for English speakers (to make a message).
Signification
Written mobile communication.
Use 'atmak'
Always use 'atmak' instead of 'göndermek' with friends to sound more like a native speaker.
Avoid 'yapmak'
Never say 'mesaj yapmak'. It's a common mistake for English speakers (to make a message).
Abbreviation 'slm'
In very informal 'kısa mesaj', you might see 'slm' for 'selam'. Don't use this in formal contexts!
SMS vs Mesaj
If you are talking about WhatsApp, just say 'mesaj'. If you mean a real SMS, say 'kısa mesaj'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb for sending a text message.
Arkadaşıma bir kısa mesaj ______.
'Mesaj atmak' is the most common idiomatic way to say 'to send a message' in Turkish.
Which of the following is the most formal way to say 'text message'?
Resmi belgelerde hangisi kullanılır?
'Kısa mesaj' is the full, formal term used in official communications.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Neden beni aramadın? B: Aradım ama ulaşamadım, bu yüzden sana ______.
Sending a text is the logical alternative when a call doesn't go through.
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: You received a verification code from your bank.
Banks send (gelmek) codes to users via SMS.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mesaj vs. Mektup
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesArkadaşıma bir kısa mesaj ______.
'Mesaj atmak' is the most common idiomatic way to say 'to send a message' in Turkish.
Resmi belgelerde hangisi kullanılır?
'Kısa mesaj' is the full, formal term used in official communications.
A: Neden beni aramadın? B: Aradım ama ulaşamadım, bu yüzden sana ______.
Sending a text is the logical alternative when a call doesn't go through.
Situation: You received a verification code from your bank.
Banks send (gelmek) codes to users via SMS.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsTechnically yes, but people sometimes use it generally for any short text. However, 'SMS' is the most accurate synonym.
You can say 'Mesaj yazıyorum' or 'Mesajlaşıyorum' (I am texting with someone).
'Atmak' is informal and very common. 'Göndermek' is neutral and used in formal or professional settings.
Yes, especially for official notifications, bank codes, and when internet is unavailable.
It's understandable but sounds like a literal translation from English. Stick to 'kısa mesaj'.
You can say: 'Sana kısa mesaj atmak için numaranı alabilir miyim?'
It is neutral-formal. It's the standard term used by companies and the government.
It is the reciprocal form of the verb, meaning 'to text back and forth with each other'.
You say 'Mesajını aldım' or 'Mesajın geldi'.
Yes, standard SMS is limited to 160 characters in Turkey, just like elsewhere.
It means a 'bulk SMS', usually sent by companies for advertising.
No, that's usually called 'DM' or 'özel mesaj'.
Expressions liées
mesaj atmak
builds onto send a message
sesli mesaj
similarvoice message
e-posta
contrastbildirim
similarnotification
özel mesaj
specialized formprivate message (DM)
