Signification
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
Contexte culturel
Silence is seen as a sign of 'ağırbaşlılık' (dignity). In social settings, being a good listener is often more respected than being a loud talker. The concept of 'Edep' (manners) in the Ottoman court emphasized that one should only speak if their words are more beautiful than silence. Silence (samt) is a spiritual practice. It is believed that God can only be heard in the silence of the heart. While traditional, the proverb is still used in business to advise against revealing strategies too early.
Use it to end arguments
If you want to stop a fight without being rude, just say this and walk away.
Don't use with kids
Using this with children might sound too formal; just say 'sessiz ol' instead.
Signification
Sometimes it is better to be quiet.
Use it to end arguments
If you want to stop a fight without being rude, just say this and walk away.
Don't use with kids
Using this with children might sound too formal; just say 'sessiz ol' instead.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Söz _______ sükut _______.
The standard form is 'Söz gümüşse sükut altındır'.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
Arkadaşın çok sinirli ve sana bağırıyor. Ne dersin?
The proverb is used to suggest that staying silent is better during a conflict.
Match the Turkish words with their English meanings.
1. Söz, 2. Gümüş, 3. Sükut, 4. Altın
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
Ali: Neden hiç konuşmuyorsun? Can: Çünkü ________________.
Can is explaining his silence using the proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Value Comparison
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSöz _______ sükut _______.
The standard form is 'Söz gümüşse sükut altındır'.
Arkadaşın çok sinirli ve sana bağırıyor. Ne dersin?
The proverb is used to suggest that staying silent is better during a conflict.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Ali: Neden hiç konuşmuyorsun? Can: Çünkü ________________.
Can is explaining his silence using the proverb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNot in daily speech. We usually say 'sessizlik'. However, everyone knows 'sükut' because of this proverb.
No, that would mean speech is more valuable than silence, which is the opposite of the proverb's meaning.
Expressions liées
Sükut ikrardan gelir
similarSilence implies consent.
Dilin kemiği yok
contrastThe tongue has no bone (people can say anything).
Az söyle çok dinle
synonymSpeak little, listen much.
Bülbülün çektiği dili belasıdır
builds onThe nightingale's trouble is its tongue.
