Signification
Proposing a destination.
Contexte culturel
Turkish people value group harmony. 'Oraya gidelim' is often the start of a long evening of 'sohbet' (conversation). In Istanbul, 'oraya' often refers to the 'other side' (the other continent). If you are in Europe, 'oraya' might mean Asia. In the Aegean region, this phrase is often associated with going to a 'rakı-balık' (rakı and fish) restaurant by the sea. On Turkish social media, 'Oraya gidelim' is a common comment on travel videos, signifying 'travel goals.'
The 'Hadi' Boost
Always add 'Hadi' at the beginning to sound more like a native speaker.
Case Matters
Never use 'Orada' with 'gidelim'. Movement always needs the '-ya' ending.
Signification
Proposing a destination.
The 'Hadi' Boost
Always add 'Hadi' at the beginning to sound more like a native speaker.
Case Matters
Never use 'Orada' with 'gidelim'. Movement always needs the '-ya' ending.
Softening
Remember the 't' to 'd' change. It's 'gidelim', not 'gitelim'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'gitmek' to say 'Let's go there.'
Hava çok güzel, parka ____.
The optative form 'gidelim' is used for suggestions.
Which of the following means 'Let's go there'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Oraya' uses the dative case required for movement, and 'gidelim' is the 'let's' form.
Match the Turkish word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: Çok acıktım. Mehmet: Ben de. Şu restorana ____ mi?
Mehmet is making a suggestion, so the optative mood is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHava çok güzel, parka ____.
The optative form 'gidelim' is used for suggestions.
Choose the correct translation:
'Oraya' uses the dative case required for movement, and 'gidelim' is the 'let's' form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Ahmet: Çok acıktım. Mehmet: Ben de. Şu restorana ____ mi?
Mehmet is making a suggestion, so the optative mood is needed.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's better to use 'Oraya gidebiliriz' (We could go there) to be more polite.
'Şuraya' is for things you are pointing at right now. 'Oraya' is for things further away or already mentioned.
This is due to consonant softening. The 't' becomes 'd' between vowels.
No, it's a suggestion. It's the equivalent of 'Let's go.'
You say 'Oraya gitmeyelim.'
Yes, it's very common in texting when making plans.
In this context, yes. It refers to 'that place.'
Use 'Buraya gidelim.'
Yes, it prevents two vowels from touching, which Turkish avoids.
Yes, reversing the order adds emphasis to the action of going.
Expressions liées
Buraya gel
similarCome here
Hadi gidelim
builds onLet's go
Oraya gitmeyelim
contrastLet's not go there
Nereye gidelim?
similarWhere shall we go?
