मतलब
Helping someone in need.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The tradition of 'Askıda Ekmek' (Bread on the hook) is a form of 'el uzatmak' where people pay for an extra loaf of bread at the bakery for those who cannot afford it. During the month of Ramadan, 'el uzatmak' reaches its peak as people give 'Fitre' and 'Zekat' to ensure everyone can celebrate the holiday. Organizations like AHBAP, founded by rock star Haluk Levent, have popularized 'el uzatmak' through social media, creating a modern, transparent way of helping. In Turkish families, it is expected that successful members 'el uzatmak' to younger or less successful relatives, often helping with education or business costs.
Use with 'Yardım'
If you want to be 100% clear in a formal essay, use 'yardım eli uzatmak'. It's the gold standard for writing.
Check the Case
Always remember the -e/-a suffix on the person you are helping. 'Arkadaşım el uzattım' is wrong; it must be 'ArkadaşımA'.
मतलब
Helping someone in need.
Use with 'Yardım'
If you want to be 100% clear in a formal essay, use 'yardım eli uzatmak'. It's the gold standard for writing.
Check the Case
Always remember the -e/-a suffix on the person you are helping. 'Arkadaşım el uzattım' is wrong; it must be 'ArkadaşımA'.
The Power of 'El'
In Turkish, many idioms use 'el'. Learning this one opens the door to understanding 'el vermek', 'el birliği', and 'el üstünde tutmak'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'el uzatmak'.
Geçen yıl komşum işini kaybettiğinde ona biz ______.
The sentence refers to 'last year' (geçen yıl) and 'we' (biz), so the past tense first-person plural is required.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase 'el uzatmak' requires the Dative case (-e/-a). 'Ona' is the dative form of 'O'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sokak hayvanları çok aç. B: Haklısın, onlara ______.
'El uzatmalıyız' means 'we should help/reach out'. 'El açmak' is to beg, 'el çekmek' is to withdraw.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Bir vakıf fakir çocuklara yardım ediyor.
'El uzatmak' is the best fit for a charity helping children. 'El sıkışmak' is to shake hands.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासGeçen yıl komşum işini kaybettiğinde ona biz ______.
The sentence refers to 'last year' (geçen yıl) and 'we' (biz), so the past tense first-person plural is required.
Choose the correct sentence:
The phrase 'el uzatmak' requires the Dative case (-e/-a). 'Ona' is the dative form of 'O'.
A: Sokak hayvanları çok aç. B: Haklısın, onlara ______.
'El uzatmalıyız' means 'we should help/reach out'. 'El açmak' is to beg, 'el çekmek' is to withdraw.
Bir vakıf fakir çocuklara yardım ediyor.
'El uzatmak' is the best fit for a charity helping children. 'El sıkışmak' is to shake hands.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it can be for emotional support, advice, or physical labor. It's about any kind of help that provides relief.
Yes, it is very common to say 'hayvanlara el uzatmak'.
'Yardım etmek' is the general verb for 'to help'. 'El uzatmak' is more idiomatic, emotional, and often implies helping someone out of a difficult situation.
Yes, especially regarding mentorship or when a larger company helps a smaller one.
You can say 'Bana el uzatmadılar'.
It is neutral-formal. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but you usually add a possessive: 'Elimi uzattım'. Without 'im', it's figurative.
It means 'helping hand'. It's the noun form used in phrases like 'Yardım eli bekliyoruz' (We are waiting for a helping hand).
The literal negative is 'el uzatmamak', but 'el çekmek' is a related idiom meaning to stop helping.
Only if you are helping your partner through a hard time. It's not a romantic phrase itself.
संबंधित मुहावरे
yardım eli uzatmak
specialized formTo extend a helping hand
el vermek
similarTo mentor or assist
destek olmak
synonymTo be a support
bir el atmak
similarTo lend a hand
el çekmek
contrastTo withdraw from something
el açmak
builds onTo beg or pray
