Signification
Time is very valuable.
Contexte culturel
In Istanbul's financial districts, this phrase is taken very seriously. Meetings are expected to be punctual, and 'wasting time' is seen as a lack of professionalism. Traditional shopkeepers use this to encourage quick decisions from tourists. It's a blend of pressure and a reminder of the busy market life. Teachers often use this phrase to motivate students before the 'LGS' or 'YKS' (national exams), where every second counts. While 'Vakit nakittir' is common in business, it is the opposite of 'Misafirperverlik' (hospitality), where time is given freely to guests.
Use the Rhyme
The rhyme is what makes you sound like a native. Don't pause too long between the two words.
Don't be too cold
Using this too much can make you seem like you only care about money. Balance it with 'Kolay gelsin' (May it be easy for you).
Signification
Time is very valuable.
Use the Rhyme
The rhyme is what makes you sound like a native. Don't pause too long between the two words.
Don't be too cold
Using this too much can make you seem like you only care about money. Balance it with 'Kolay gelsin' (May it be easy for you).
The 'Esnaf' Vibe
Saying this with a slight nod and a serious face gives off a classic Turkish tradesman vibe.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Vakit ________.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Vakit nakittir'.
In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Vakit nakittir'?
Situation: You are at a business meeting and people are talking about their weekend instead of the project.
It is used to bring focus back to work and efficiency.
Which suffix gives the proverb its 'universal truth' feeling?
Vakit nakit__
The '-dir/-tir' suffix is the copula used for general truths and proverbs.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Neden bu kadar hızlı çalışıyorsun?' Mehmet: 'Çünkü ________.'
Mehmet is explaining his speed by citing the value of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use Vakit Nakittir
Work
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
- • Sales
Daily
- • Traffic
- • Studying
- • Chores
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVakit ________.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Vakit nakittir'.
Situation: You are at a business meeting and people are talking about their weekend instead of the project.
It is used to bring focus back to work and efficiency.
Vakit nakit__
The '-dir/-tir' suffix is the copula used for general truths and proverbs.
Ayşe: 'Neden bu kadar hızlı çalışıyorsun?' Mehmet: 'Çünkü ________.'
Mehmet is explaining his speed by citing the value of time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on the context. In business, it's professional. In a social setting, it can be seen as impatient or rude.
People will understand you, but it sounds 'off'. Stick to 'Vakit' for the proverb.
It is a suffix that means 'is' but adds a sense of certainty and general truth.
Yes, but often ironically or when they are genuinely stressed about deadlines.
Not exactly, but people might just say 'Vakit nakit' very quickly.
Yes, it's very common in business literature and motivational books in Turkey.
'Acele işe şeytan karışır' is often cited as the counter-proverb.
Yes, it's a great way to start a paragraph about project deadlines.
In modern Turkish, yes. It refers to physical money or liquid assets.
It's about 150 years old in its Turkish form, which is relatively 'new' for a proverb.
Expressions liées
Zaman paradır
similarTime is money (literal)
Acele işe şeytan karışır
contrastThe devil interferes in hurried work
Bugünün işini yarına bırakma
builds onDon't leave today's work for tomorrow
Vakit geçirmek
specialized formTo spend/pass time
