Signification
Low temperature.
Contexte culturel
Turks believe that cold air hitting the back of the neck causes illness. This is why scarves (atkı) are so popular. In this rainy and cold region, 'soğuk hava' is often accompanied by 'sis' (fog). People here have many specific words for different types of cold wind. In cities like Erzurum, 'soğuk hava' is a way of life. They use the term 'ayaz' more than anywhere else to describe the dry, freezing air. Young people often use 'soğuk hava' as an excuse to spend hours in 'nargile' cafes or third-wave coffee shops.
The 'ğ' Rule
Never pronounce the 'ğ' in 'soğuk' as a hard 'g'. It's a soft breath that makes the 'o' longer.
Don't say 'Hava soğuk var'
This is the most common mistake. Say 'Hava soğuk' or 'Soğuk hava var'.
Signification
Low temperature.
The 'ğ' Rule
Never pronounce the 'ğ' in 'soğuk' as a hard 'g'. It's a soft breath that makes the 'o' longer.
Don't say 'Hava soğuk var'
This is the most common mistake. Say 'Hava soğuk' or 'Soğuk hava var'.
Small Talk Gold
Complaining about 'soğuk hava' is the fastest way to bond with a Turkish stranger at a bus stop.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Bugün dışarı çıkma, çok _______ var.
The context 'don't go out' usually implies negative weather like 'soğuk hava'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Soğuk hava var' means 'There is cold weather'.
Match the weather with the item.
Match the following:
You wear a scarf (atkı) in cold weather.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Yarın pikniğe gidelim mi? B: Hayır, yarın _________ bekleniyor.
Cold weather is a reason to cancel a picnic.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Weather
Cold
- • Soğuk hava
- • Ayaz
- • Kar
Hot
- • Sıcak hava
- • Güneş
- • Nem
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBugün dışarı çıkma, çok _______ var.
The context 'don't go out' usually implies negative weather like 'soğuk hava'.
Select the correct option:
'Soğuk hava var' means 'There is cold weather'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
You wear a scarf (atkı) in cold weather.
A: Yarın pikniğe gidelim mi? B: Hayır, yarın _________ bekleniyor.
Cold weather is a reason to cancel a picnic.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's neutral. You can use it in any situation.
No, use 'soğuk bir insan' or 'soğuk biri'.
'Sıcak hava' (Hot weather).
You can say 'Hava dondurucu' or 'Hava buz gibi'.
Yes, it can mean 'air', 'atmosphere', or 'musical tune'.
'Hava soğuk' is a sentence (The weather is cold). 'Soğuk hava' is a phrase (Cold weather).
Yes, 'soğuk havalar' refers to a period of cold days.
'Ayaz' is a specific type of cold: dry, clear, and very biting.
No, that sounds like you are drinking the weather! Use 'soğuk bir şeyler içiyorum'.
Yes, 'soğuk hava esmek' can mean a sudden tension in a conversation.
Expressions liées
Sıcak hava
contrastHot weather
Serin hava
similarCool weather
Hava durumu
builds onWeather forecast
Soğuk hava dalgası
specialized formCold front / Cold wave
