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B1 noun 9 min de lecture

kargo

Exemples Notes et astuces kargo en 30 secondes
Explication kargo in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'kargo' is one of the most useful nouns to learn because of the prevalence of delivery services. You should focus on simple sentences like 'Kargom nerede?' (Where is my cargo?) and 'Kargo geldi' (The cargo arrived). At this stage, treat 'kargo' as a direct equivalent to 'package' or 'delivery'. You will encounter it most often when shopping or receiving things at your home. It's a simple, two-syllable word that doesn't change much, making it easy to remember. You only need to know that it refers to the box the courier brings to your door. Learn it alongside basic verbs like 'gelmek' (to come) and 'vermek' (to give). For an A1 student, the most important thing is being able to recognize the word when a courier shouts it at your door and knowing how to ask about your package's location.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'kargo' with more specific verbs and cases. You will learn the phrase 'kargoya vermek', which means to ship something. You should also be able to understand basic instructions on a shopping website, such as 'kargo bedava' (free shipping) or 'kargo ücreti' (shipping fee). You can start using possessive suffixes: 'kargom' (my cargo), 'kargon' (your cargo). You might also use it in the dative case to indicate destination: 'Kargoyu eve gönder' (Send the cargo to the house). At this level, you are also introduced to the person who delivers the cargo: the 'kargocu'. You can now form slightly more complex sentences like 'Kargocu paketi kapıya bıraktı' (The cargo man left the package at the door). You are moving beyond simple existence and into the actions associated with shipping.
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At the B1 level, you are expected to handle practical situations involving 'kargo'. This includes tracking a shipment using a 'kargo takip numarası' (tracking number) or dealing with a 'gecikme' (delay). You should be able to describe the state of your package: 'Kargo hasarlı geldi' (The cargo arrived damaged) or 'Kargo henüz ulaşmadı' (The cargo hasn't arrived yet). You will understand the difference between 'şube' (branch) and 'dağıtım' (delivery/distribution). B1 learners should be comfortable using 'kargo' in the context of customer service, asking questions like 'Kargom hangi şubede?' (Which branch is my cargo in?). You also start to see the word used as an adjective in compound nouns like 'kargo şirketi' (shipping company). Your vocabulary is expanding to cover the entire process from ordering to receiving and troubleshooting.
At the B2 level, you can discuss the 'kargo' industry and more complex logistics. You might talk about the efficiency of different 'kargo firmaları' or the impact of e-commerce on the 'kargo sektörü'. You can use the word in more abstract or professional contexts. For instance, you might discuss 'kargo maliyetleri' (shipping costs) in a business meeting or compare 'yurt içi kargo' (domestic shipping) with 'yurt dışı kargo' (international shipping). You are also expected to understand more nuanced terms like 'iade kargo' (return shipment) and 'karşı ödemeli kargo' (cash on delivery / receiver pays). At this level, your use of the word is fluid, and you can integrate it into complex sentences with various subordinate clauses, such as 'Kargonun neden geciktiğine dair bir açıklama bekliyorum' (I am waiting for an explanation regarding why the cargo was delayed).
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At the C1 level, 'kargo' is used with high precision within the broader context of logistics and supply chain management. You understand the legal and technical implications of 'kargo teslim tutanağı' (cargo delivery report/protocol). You can discuss the evolution of the word from its Spanish and French roots into the Turkish vernacular and how it has displaced older words like 'yük' in certain contexts. You are sensitive to the register; you know when to use 'kargo' versus 'sevkiyat' or 'gönderi' to sound more professional or academic. You can analyze the socio-economic trends related to 'kargo', such as the 'last-mile delivery' challenges in Turkish urban centers. Your command of the word allows you to use it in metaphors or complex business analyses without hesitation, and you understand the subtle connotations it carries in different industries.
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'kargo' is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You can engage in deep discussions about the logistics infrastructure of Turkey, using 'kargo' as a starting point to discuss trade routes, international law (like maritime cargo regulations), and the digital transformation of the economy. You can appreciate the word's role in literature or high-level journalism as a symbol of connectivity or consumerism. You understand the most obscure collocations and technical jargon used by professionals in the 'kargo ve lojistik' field. Whether it's discussing the environmental impact of 'kargo uçakları' or the legal complexities of 'kargo sigortası' (cargo insurance), you navigate these topics with ease, using precise terminology and sophisticated sentence structures that reflect a near-native or native level of linguistic competence.
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Exemples Notes et astuces

kargo en 30 secondes

  • Kargo means parcel, shipping service, or courier company in Turkish.
  • It is the primary word used for online shopping deliveries and packages.
  • Common phrases include 'kargoya vermek' (to ship) and 'kargo takip' (tracking).
  • It differs from 'posta' (mail) and 'nakliye' (moving/heavy freight).

The Turkish word kargo is a cornerstone of modern Turkish life, particularly in the age of digital commerce. While its English cognate 'cargo' often evokes images of massive shipping containers on oceanic vessels or heavy freight on airplanes, the Turkish usage is much more localized and personal. In Turkey, kargo refers primarily to the parcel delivery service, the package itself, or the courier company handling the shipment. When you order a book from an online retailer, you are waiting for your kargo. When the doorbell rings and a person in a uniform is holding a box, they are the kargocu (the cargo person), and they have brought your kargo.

Everyday Delivery
In daily Turkish, kargo is used for any package sent via a courier service like Aras, Yurtiçi, or MNG. It is the standard word for 'parcel' or 'shipment' in a consumer context.
The Industry
It also refers to the logistics industry as a whole. For example, 'kargo sektörü' refers to the shipping and delivery sector.

Bugün beklediğim kargo nihayet kapıma geldi.

Translation: The cargo I was waiting for today finally arrived at my door.

The word is versatile. It can be used as a noun to describe the object ('Kargoyu açtım' - I opened the cargo/parcel) or as a conceptual service ('Kargo ile gönderdim' - I sent it via cargo/shipping). Unlike the word 'paket', which just means 'package' or 'packet' and could refer to a pack of cigarettes or a gift-wrapped box, kargo specifically implies a third-party logistics process. If you give a gift to a friend by hand, it is a 'paket'. If you send that same gift to another city, it becomes a kargo.

Lütfen kargo takip numaranızı kontrol ediniz.

Furthermore, the term has expanded into the digital realm. E-commerce sites prominently feature 'Kargo Bedava' (Free Shipping) as a major selling point. In a business context, it still retains its heavier meaning of 'freight', but even there, 'yük' or 'sevkiyat' might be preferred for industrial scales, while kargo remains the go-to for express shipping. It is a word that connects the physical world of logistics with the modern world of instant gratification and online shopping.

Kargo Takip
This refers to 'cargo tracking'. It is perhaps the most searched phrase on Turkish search engines after a major shopping holiday.

To use kargo correctly, one must understand its grammatical behavior. It follows standard Turkish vowel harmony and consonant mutation rules. For example, when adding a suffix starting with a vowel, the 'o' remains, but if the word ended in a consonant (which it doesn't), it would change; however, 'kargo' is quite stable. 'Kargoyu' (the cargo - accusative), 'Kargoya' (to the cargo - dative), 'Kargom' (my cargo - possessive).

Using kargo in sentences requires understanding the typical verbs it pairs with. Whether you are the sender or the receiver, the verb choice defines the logistical stage of the kargo. For instance, 'kargoya vermek' is the standard way to say 'to ship something' or 'to hand something over to the shipping company'. You don't 'send' a cargo in the same way you send a letter (göndermek is possible, but 'kargoya vermek' is more idiomatic for the act of drop-off).

Kitapları dün kargoya verdim, yarın elinde olur.

I gave the books to the cargo (shipped them) yesterday, they will be in your hands tomorrow.

When receiving, we use verbs like 'gelmek' (to come), 'beklemek' (to wait), or 'teslim almak' (to take delivery/receive). Because kargo is a noun, it can take all case endings. If you are talking about the contents of the package, you might say 'kargonun içindeki' (the thing inside the cargo). If you are referring to the shipping cost, you use 'kargo ücreti'.

Kargo Ücreti
Shipping fee. In many sentences, you will hear 'Kargo ücreti kime ait?' which means 'Who is responsible for the shipping fee?'
Kargo Şubesi
Cargo branch. If the courier cannot find you at home, they leave a note saying you must pick up your 'kargo' from the 'şube'.

In formal settings, such as business emails, the word is used with more precision. You might see 'Kargo gönderiminiz onaylanmıştır' (Your cargo shipment has been approved). In informal settings, it's often shortened in thought: 'Kargon geldi!' (Your cargo/package arrived!).

Kargo henüz dağıtıma çıkmamış.

The phrase 'dağıtıma çıkmak' is a specific collocation meaning 'to go out for delivery'. If you check your tracking and see this, it means the kargo is on the truck and will arrive today. Conversely, 'teslim edilemedi' means 'could not be delivered'. Understanding these patterns is essential for navigating daily life in Turkey, especially if you rely on online services.

You will hear kargo in a variety of real-world environments. The most common is undoubtedly at the front door of your home or office. The courier will almost always announce their presence by shouting the word. In apartment buildings, the intercom might crackle with the single word: 'Kargo!'. This serves as a universal identifier that requires no further explanation.

Shopping Malls and Stores
When buying a large item, a clerk might ask, 'Kargo ile mi gönderelim?' (Shall we send it via cargo/shipping?) or say 'Şehir dışına kargomuz var' (We have shipping to other cities).

Eğer evde yoksanız, kargonuzu en yakın şubeden alabilirsiniz.

Another frequent place to hear this word is in customer service calls. If a package is delayed, you will spend a lot of time talking about 'kargo takip numarası' (tracking number) or 'kargo gecikmesi' (shipping delay). The word is also ubiquitous in television and social media advertisements. 'Aynı gün kargo' (Same-day shipping) is a powerful marketing tool used by almost every major Turkish e-commerce platform like Trendyol, Hepsiburada, or N11.

In a professional logistics environment, kargo is used to distinguish express parcel services from 'lojistik' (logistics) or 'nakliye' (transportation/moving). If you are moving your entire house, you wouldn't call it 'kargo'; you would call it 'nakliye'. But if you are sending three boxes of books to your new address, you would use a 'kargo firması'. This distinction is important for choosing the right service and using the right vocabulary.

Bu kargo şirketi çok hızlı çalışıyor.

For English speakers, the primary mistake with kargo is its scope. In English, 'cargo' often feels industrial—think 'cargo plane' or 'cargo ship'. Using it for a small envelope might feel strange to an English speaker, who would prefer 'package' or 'mail'. However, in Turkish, 'kargo' is the correct and only word for that small envelope if it's sent via a courier service. Don't be afraid to use it for small items.

Kargo vs. Paket
Mistake: Calling a shipped item just a 'paket' when referring to the delivery process. Correct: Use 'kargo' for the process and the item being shipped.

Yanlış: Postacı bana kargo getirdi. (Eğer PTT ise 'posta' veya 'paket' denir.)

Another mistake involves the verb 'göndermek'. While 'kargo göndermek' is grammatically correct, it is much more common to say 'kargoya vermek' (to give to the cargo). English speakers often translate 'I sent the package' literally as 'Kargoyu gönderdim', which is fine, but sounds slightly less natural than 'Kargoya verdim'.

Finally, there's the confusion between 'kargo' and 'nakliye'. 'Nakliye' refers to moving services or large-scale trucking of goods (like moving furniture to a new home). If you tell a 'kargo' company you want to move your entire house, they will tell you they don't do that. Understanding the limit of the 'kargo' service—usually limited to what one or two people can carry in boxes—is key.

Doğru: Kargo şirketini arayıp paketimi sormam lazım.

While kargo is the dominant term, several other words occupy the same semantic space. Understanding the nuances between them will make your Turkish sound much more sophisticated. The most common alternative is 'paket', but as discussed, this refers to the physical wrapping or container rather than the shipping service.

Gönderi
This is a more formal and general term meaning 'shipment' or 'dispatch'. You see this in formal tracking apps or business reports. It covers letters, parcels, and any item sent.
Yük
Meaning 'load' or 'freight'. This is used for heavy, industrial shipping. A truck carries 'yük', but an Amazon courier carries 'kargo'.

Bu gönderi henüz yola çıkmadı.

This shipment has not set out yet.

Then there is 'posta'. This refers specifically to the national postal service (PTT) and traditional mail like letters and postcards. While PTT also has a cargo service called 'PTT Kargo', the word 'posta' implies the system of stamps and mailboxes. If you are sending a letter, you use 'posta'. If you are sending a box of baklava to your cousin, you use 'kargo'.

Lastly, 'sevkiyat' is a term used in logistics and supply chain management meaning 'shipment' or 'consignment'. It is more common in B2B (business-to-business) contexts. An export manager would talk about the 'sevkiyat' of 10,000 units, while the end customer would talk about their 'kargo' arriving.

Fabrikadan yeni bir sevkiyat bekleniyor.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

While 'kargo' is a loanword, it has become so integrated that it has spawned the verb 'kargolamak', which follows perfect Turkish agglutination rules.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/
US /ˈkɑːr.ɡoʊ/
The stress is on the first syllable: KAR-go.
Rime avec
bargo largo sargo ambargo fargo
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing the 'r' too softly like in British English.
  • Changing the final 'o' to an 'u' sound.
  • Treating the 'g' as a soft 'ğ'. It is a hard 'g'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Very easy to recognize due to English cognate.

Écriture 2/5

Easy, but remember the 'o' doesn't mutate.

Expression orale 2/5

Simple pronunciation, but the 'r' needs to be clear.

Écoute 1/5

Usually shouted or used in clear contexts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

paket vermek gelmek nerede

Apprends ensuite

teslimat takip şube ücret

Avancé

lojistik sevkiyat gümrük irsaliye

Grammaire à connaître

Noun Compounds

Kargo + Şirket + i = Kargo şirketi

Dative Case with 'Vermek'

Kargoya vermek

Ablative Case with 'Almak'

Kargodan almak

Possessive Suffixes

Kargo + m = Kargom

Accusative Case for Specific Objects

Kargoyu açtım.

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Exemples par niveau

1

Kargo geldi mi?

Did the cargo arrive?

Simple past tense with a question particle.

2

Bu benim kargom.

This is my cargo/package.

Possessive suffix -m added to kargo.

3

Kargo nerede?

Where is the cargo?

Interrogative 'nerede'.

4

Kargo çok büyük.

The cargo/package is very big.

Adjective 'büyük' modifying the noun.

5

Kargoyu aç.

Open the cargo/package.

Imperative mood with accusative case -yu.

6

Küçük bir kargo bekliyorum.

I am waiting for a small cargo/package.

Present continuous tense 'bekliyorum'.

7

Kargo bedava.

Shipping is free.

Noun phrase indicating cost.

8

Kargocu kapıda.

The cargo man is at the door.

Locative case -da added to 'kapı'.

1

Kargoyu yarın vereceğim.

I will give (ship) the cargo tomorrow.

Future tense 'vereceğim'.

2

Kargo ücreti ne kadar?

How much is the shipping fee?

Noun compound 'kargo ücreti'.

3

Lütfen kargoyu şubeye bırakın.

Please leave the cargo at the branch.

Dative case 'şubeye' and polite imperative.

4

Kargonuz yola çıktı.

Your cargo has set out (is on the way).

Possessive suffix -nuz (formal/plural).

5

Kargoyu teslim aldım.

I received (took delivery of) the cargo.

Compound verb 'teslim almak'.

6

Hangi kargo şirketi ile gönderdin?

Which cargo company did you send it with?

Postposition 'ile' meaning 'with/by'.

7

Kargonun içinde ne var?

What is inside the cargo/package?

Genitive-possessive construction 'kargonun içi'.

8

Kargoyu bugün almam lazım.

I need to get the cargo today.

Necessitative construction '-mam lazım'.

1

Kargo takip numaramı kaybettim.

I lost my cargo tracking number.

Compound noun with possessive and accusative.

2

Kargom hala dağıtıma çıkmadı.

My cargo still hasn't gone out for delivery.

Specific logistics idiom 'dağıtıma çıkmak'.

3

Kargo paketinde bir hasar var mı?

Is there any damage on the cargo package?

Locative case on a noun compound.

4

Kargoyu yanlış adrese göndermişler.

They (apparently) sent the cargo to the wrong address.

Inference/Reportative past tense '-mişler'.

5

Kargo şirketinden mesaj geldi.

A message came from the cargo company.

Ablative case '-den' indicating source.

6

Kargonun gelmesi üç gün sürdü.

It took three days for the cargo to arrive.

Verbal noun 'gelmesi' as the subject.

7

Kargo iade işlemini nasıl yapabilirim?

How can I do the cargo return process?

Abilitative verb 'yapabilirim'.

8

Kargoyu kapıda ödeme ile aldım.

I bought the cargo with payment at the door.

Specific cultural delivery term.

1

Kargo maliyetleri son aylarda çok arttı.

Shipping costs have increased a lot in recent months.

Plural subject with past tense verb.

2

Kargo firmaları arasında büyük bir rekabet var.

There is a big competition between cargo firms.

Postposition 'arasında' (between).

3

Kargonun zamanında ulaşması müşteri memnuniyeti için kritiktir.

The timely arrival of the cargo is critical for customer satisfaction.

Complex sentence with 'için' and genitive.

4

Yurt dışı kargo gönderimlerinde gümrük kuralları geçerlidir.

Customs rules apply to international cargo shipments.

Plural locative with compound noun.

5

Kargo takip sistemimiz şu an güncelleniyor.

Our cargo tracking system is currently being updated.

Passive voice 'güncelleniyor'.

6

Hasarlı kargolar için tutanak tutulması gerekiyor.

A report needs to be filed for damaged cargos.

Passive verbal noun 'tutulması'.

7

Kargo kapasitemizi artırmak için yeni araçlar aldık.

We bought new vehicles to increase our cargo capacity.

Purpose clause with '-mak için'.

8

Kargo dağıtım ağımız tüm ülkeyi kapsamaktadır.

Our cargo distribution network covers the entire country.

Formal '-maktadır' ending.

1

Kargo sektöründeki dijitalleşme süreçlerini analiz ediyoruz.

We are analyzing the digitalization processes in the cargo sector.

Relative '-ki' attached to locative.

2

Kargo teslimatı sırasında yaşanan aksaklıklar telafi edilecektir.

The disruptions experienced during cargo delivery will be compensated.

Participle 'yaşanan' and future passive.

3

Şirketimiz kargo lojistiği konusunda uzmanlaşmıştır.

Our company has specialized in the subject of cargo logistics.

Perfective '-miştir' for established facts.

4

Kargonun hukuki statüsü gönderici ve alıcı arasındaki sözleşmeye bağlıdır.

The legal status of the cargo depends on the contract between the sender and the receiver.

Genitive subject with a complex predicate.

5

E-ticaret hacminin büyümesi kargo talebini doğrudan etkilemektedir.

The growth of e-commerce volume directly affects the demand for cargo.

Causality expressed with verbal nouns.

6

Kargo uçaklarının rotaları hava trafiğine göre düzenlenir.

The routes of cargo planes are arranged according to air traffic.

Aorist passive 'düzenlenir'.

7

Kargo taşımacılığında sürdürülebilirlik giderek önem kazanıyor.

Sustainability is increasingly gaining importance in cargo transportation.

Abstract noun 'sürdürülebilirlik'.

8

Kargo gönderilerindeki kayıpların minimize edilmesi hedefleniyor.

It is aimed to minimize the losses in cargo shipments.

Passive construction with a compound verbal noun.

1

Kargo hizmetlerinin kalitesi, modern ekonomilerin can damarı niteliğindedir.

The quality of cargo services is essentially the lifeblood of modern economies.

Metaphorical use with 'niteliğindedir'.

2

Küresel kargo ağlarındaki bir tıkanıklık, tedarik zincirini felç edebilir.

A blockage in global cargo networks can paralyze the supply chain.

Conditional possibility with '-ebilir'.

3

Kargo taşımacılığına dair mevzuat, uluslararası standartlara uyarlanmalıdır.

The legislation regarding cargo transportation must be adapted to international standards.

Obligatory mood '-malıdır'.

4

Kargo operasyonlarının optimizasyonu, yapay zeka algoritmalarıyla sağlanmaktadır.

The optimization of cargo operations is being provided by artificial intelligence algorithms.

Instrumental case '-larla' and formal passive.

5

Kargonun varış noktasına ulaşana kadar geçtiği evreler titizlikle takip edilir.

The stages the cargo passes through until it reaches its destination are followed with meticulousness.

Relative clause with 'geçtiği' and 'kadar'.

6

Kargo sigortası, taşınan malın değerini olası risklere karşı teminat altına alır.

Cargo insurance guarantees the value of the transported goods against possible risks.

Compound verb 'teminat altına almak'.

7

Kargo sektöründeki istihdam oranları, teknolojik gelişmelerle paralellik göstermektedir.

Employment rates in the cargo sector show a parallelism with technological developments.

Formal register with '-maktadır'.

8

Kargo teslimatında insansız hava araçlarının kullanımı, lojistik paradigmasını değiştirebilir.

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles in cargo delivery could change the logistics paradigm.

Advanced vocabulary like 'paradigma'.

Collocations courantes

kargo takip
kargo bedava
kargoya vermek
kargo ücreti
kargo şubesi
kargo şirketi
kargo görevlisi
kargo teslimatı
kargo poşeti
aynı gün kargo

Phrases Courantes

Kargo benden

— I will pay for the shipping. Used when selling or gifting.

Tamam, kargo benden olsun.

Kargoda hasar görmüş

— It got damaged during shipping. A common complaint.

Ürün kargoda hasar görmüş, iade etmek istiyorum.

Kargoyu karşı ödemeli gönder

— Send the cargo with the receiver paying. Common in second-hand sales.

Kargoyu karşı ödemeli gönderirsen sevinirim.

Kargo beklemek

— To wait for a package. A state of modern life.

Bütün gün evde kargo bekledim.

Kargo dahil

— Shipping included. Used in pricing.

Fiyatlarımıza kargo dahildir.

Kargo fişi

— Shipping receipt or slip.

Kargo fişini atmayın.

Kargo arabası

— Delivery truck or van.

Sokakta kargo arabası var.

Kargoya yetişmek

— To make it to the cargo office before it closes.

Kargoya yetişmem lazım, saat beş oldu.

Kargo kapıda

— The cargo is at the door. Often used as an alert.

Anne, kargo kapıda!

Kargo iadesi

— Cargo return.

Kargo iadesi için kod gerekiyor.

Expressions idiomatiques

"Kargo gibi gelmek"

— To arrive quickly or unexpectedly. (Informal/Slangy)

Haber kargo gibi geldi.

informal
"Kargo paketi gibi oturmak"

— To sit stiffly or without moving. (Visual idiom)

Köşede kargo paketi gibi oturuyor.

informal
"Kargoya verilmiş gibi hissetmek"

— To feel like one is being sent around or handled without care.

Bugün kendimi kargoya verilmiş gibi hissediyorum.

informal
"Kargo bekler gibi beklemek"

— To wait with great anticipation for something specific.

Seni kargo bekler gibi bekledim.

informal
"Kargocu hızıyla"

— Very fast, like a courier trying to finish their route.

İşi kargocu hızıyla bitirdi.

informal
"Kargo çıkmazı"

— A situation where a package is lost in the system.

Yine bir kargo çıkmazına girdik.

neutral
"Kargo sürprizi"

— An unexpected package or an unexpected fee.

Sabah sabah kargo sürprizi ile uyandım.

neutral
"Kargo yolunu gözlemek"

— To wait anxiously for a delivery.

Sabahtan beri kargo yolunu gözlüyorum.

neutral
"Kargo gibi fırlatmak"

— To throw something carelessly.

Anahtarları kargo gibi fırlattı.

informal
"Kargo dünyası"

— The world of logistics, often implying its chaos.

Kargo dünyasında her şey olabilir.

neutral

Famille de mots

Noms

kargocu
kargolama
kargoculuk

Verbes

kargolamak

Adjectifs

kargolu

Apparenté

paket
gönderi
lojistik
nakliye
posta
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Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'CAR' going ('GO') to deliver your 'CARGO'. It's the same word as in English, but you use it for even the smallest Amazon box.

Association visuelle

Imagine a bright yellow or red delivery van with the word KARGO written in bold letters on the side, parked in a narrow Istanbul street.

Word Web

paket teslimat şube takip ücret kurye gönderici alıcı

Défi

Try to use 'kargoya vermek' instead of 'göndermek' next time you talk about shipping a parcel.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Spanish word 'cargo' (load/charge), which entered Turkish through French or Italian logistics terminology.

Sens originel : A load, freight, or something carried by a ship.

Indo-European (Romance branch) -> Turkic (Loanword).

Contexte culturel

Be polite to 'kargocular'; they work very long hours in heavy traffic.

English speakers should note that 'cargo' is not just for ships and planes in Turkish; it is the everyday word for 'UPS' or 'FedEx' style parcels.

Aras Kargo (Major company) Yurtiçi Kargo (Major company) Trendyol Express (Modern delivery arm)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Online Shopping

  • Kargo bedava mı?
  • Kargo ne zaman gelir?
  • Siparişimi kargoya verdiniz mi?
  • Kargo takip numaram nedir?

Sending a Parcel

  • Bunu kargoya vermek istiyorum.
  • Kargo ücreti ne kadar tutar?
  • Sigortalı kargo olsun.
  • Alıcı ödemeli gönderebilir miyim?

Receiving a Parcel

  • Kargoyu buraya bırakın.
  • Benim adıma bir kargo var mı?
  • Kargoyu teslim aldım.
  • Kargo hasarlı, tutanak tutalım.

At the Cargo Branch

  • Kargomu almaya geldim.
  • Kimliğim burada.
  • Şube kaçta kapanıyor?
  • Kargom neden ulaşmadı?

Business/Logistics

  • Kargo maliyetlerini düşürmeliyiz.
  • Yeni kargo firmasıyla anlaştık.
  • Kargo kapasitemiz doldu.
  • Uluslararası kargo seçenekleri neler?

Amorces de conversation

"Dün verdiğim kargo hala gelmedi, senin kargon geldi mi?"

"Hangi kargo şirketi sence en hızlı ve güvenilir?"

"İnternetten alışveriş yaparken kargo ücretine dikkat eder misin?"

"Hiç kargoda paketinin kaybolduğu oldu mu?"

"Kargo bedava olsun diye fazladan bir şeyler ekler misin sepete?"

Sujets d'écriture

Bugün beklediğin bir kargo var mı? İçinde ne olduğunu ve neden heyecanlı olduğunu yaz.

Kargo çalışanlarının (kargocuların) bir gününü hayal et ve yaşadıkları zorlukları anlat.

Türkiye'deki kargo sistemini kendi ülkendekiyle karşılaştır. Farklar neler?

Bir kargo paketinin yolculuğunu, fabrikadan senin kapına kadar olan süreci betimle.

Kargo ücretlerinin artması alışveriş alışkanlıklarını nasıl etkiledi?

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