Signification
Greeting someone kindly.
Contexte culturel
A 'sıcak karşılama' in a Turkish home is incomplete without 'terlik' (slippers). Offering slippers is a sign that the host wants the guest to be comfortable and stay a while. In Turkey, tea is the fuel of hospitality. If you are given a 'sıcak karşılama', a glass of tea will appear within minutes, regardless of the time of day. Turkish business culture is relationship-oriented. A 'sıcak karşılama' at the start of a meeting, involving personal questions, is necessary before discussing any contracts. In rural Anatolia, a 'sıcak karşılama' might involve the whole village. Guests are often seen as a blessing to the house.
Don't forget the 'Hoş bulduk'
If someone gives you a 'sıcak karşılama' and says 'Hoş geldiniz', you must reply 'Hoş bulduk' to complete the ritual.
Use with 'Görmek'
To sound like a native, use 'sıcak karşılama gördüm' instead of 'aldım' (received).
Signification
Greeting someone kindly.
Don't forget the 'Hoş bulduk'
If someone gives you a 'sıcak karşılama' and says 'Hoş geldiniz', you must reply 'Hoş bulduk' to complete the ritual.
Use with 'Görmek'
To sound like a native, use 'sıcak karşılama gördüm' instead of 'aldım' (received).
Not for weather
Remember, 'sıcak karşılama' is only for people. For a warm breeze, just use 'sıcak rüzgar'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Yeni iş yerimde herkes bana çok ______ bir karşılama yaptı.
The context of 'everyone doing it' at a new job usually implies a positive, 'warm' welcome.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'sıcak bir karşılama' when you are the one arriving?
Dün akşam arkadaşlarımızdan sıcak bir karşılama ______.
In Turkish, you 'see' (receive) a welcome when you are the guest.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Türkiye seyahatin nasıldı? B: Harikaydı! İnsanlar bizi çok ______.
The speaker says it was 'harikaydı' (great), so a warm welcome is the logical result.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You arrive at a friend's house and they have prepared your favorite food and are smiling at the door.
Smiles and favorite food are classic signs of a warm welcome.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYeni iş yerimde herkes bana çok ______ bir karşılama yaptı.
The context of 'everyone doing it' at a new job usually implies a positive, 'warm' welcome.
Dün akşam arkadaşlarımızdan sıcak bir karşılama ______.
In Turkish, you 'see' (receive) a welcome when you are the guest.
A: Türkiye seyahatin nasıldı? B: Harikaydı! İnsanlar bizi çok ______.
The speaker says it was 'harikaydı' (great), so a warm welcome is the logical result.
You arrive at a friend's house and they have prepared your favorite food and are smiling at the door.
Smiles and favorite food are classic signs of a warm welcome.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also perfectly fine in a business email or a news report.
No. 'Ilık' means lukewarm. An 'ılık karşılama' would sound like the person wasn't very excited to see you.
The opposite is 'soğuk bir karşılama' (a cold welcome).
Usually yes, 'sıcak bir karşılama' is more common when describing a specific event.
Yes! You can say 'Kitap okuyuculardan sıcak bir karşılama gördü' (The book received a warm reception from readers).
Not exactly. 'Hospitality' is 'misafirperverlik'. 'Sıcak karşılama' is the specific act of welcoming.
Yes, if you are the host. 'Onlara sıcak bir karşılama yaptık.'
It can be, if you are meeting someone's parents for the first time.
In Turkish culture, almost always. A warm welcome usually involves at least tea or coffee.
Yes, 'İstanbul bizi sıcak bir karşılama ile karşıladı.'
Expressions liées
Hoş geldiniz
builds onWelcome (plural/formal)
Ağırlamak
similarTo host/entertain
Misafirperverlik
specialized formHospitality
Soğuk karşılama
contrastCold welcome
Sıcakkanlı
similarFriendly/Warm-hearted
