मतलब
Asking someone to calm down while speaking.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Turkish dramas, this phrase is a staple. It often marks the turning point in a scene where the power dynamic shifts. Respect for elders is paramount. A child raising their voice to a parent is considered 'terbiyesizlik' (lack of upbringing). Turks are generally expressive, but shouting in public (except for street vendors) is often frowned upon in urban areas. Using all capital letters in a WhatsApp group will often get a response like 'Bağırma' or 'Sesini yükseltme'.
Add 'Lütfen'
Always add 'lütfen' (please) if you don't want to start a bigger fight.
Watch the Hierarchy
Be careful using this with elders or bosses; it can be seen as a challenge to their authority.
मतलब
Asking someone to calm down while speaking.
Add 'Lütfen'
Always add 'lütfen' (please) if you don't want to start a bigger fight.
Watch the Hierarchy
Be careful using this with elders or bosses; it can be seen as a challenge to their authority.
The Whisper Technique
Saying 'sesini yükseltme' in a very quiet voice is often more effective than shouting it back.
Body Language
Often accompanied by a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms facing down).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
Lütfen bana karşı sesini ________. (Don't raise)
The negative imperative for 'you' (singular) is 'yükseltme'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
You are talking to a customer who is shouting.
The plural/formal suffix '-iniz' and the word 'lütfen' make it formal.
Complete the dialogue.
Anne: Odanı neden toplamadın?! Çocuk: ÇÜNKÜ İSTEMİYORUM! Anne: ________!
The child is shouting, so the mother tells him not to raise his voice.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
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अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासLütfen bana karşı sesini ________. (Don't raise)
The negative imperative for 'you' (singular) is 'yükseltme'.
You are talking to a customer who is shouting.
The plural/formal suffix '-iniz' and the word 'lütfen' make it formal.
Anne: Odanı neden toplamadın?! Çocuk: ÇÜNKÜ İSTEMİYORUM! Anne: ________!
The child is shouting, so the mother tells him not to raise his voice.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt depends on the tone. It is a firm boundary. If said calmly, it is not rude; it is a request for respect.
Yes, but you would say 'Televizyonun sesini yükseltme' (Don't turn up the TV).
Sesinizi yükseltmeyin lütfen.
'Bağırma' is 'Don't yell'. 'Sesini yükseltme' is 'Don't raise your voice'. The latter is slightly more sophisticated.
Only if they are being extremely unprofessional, and even then, use the formal version.
Sesini yükseltti.
Yes, 'Yükselme bana' is very common among young people.
No, it only refers to the volume/aggression, not the act of speaking itself.
You say 'Sesini biraz yükseltir misin?' (Can you raise your voice a bit?)
Yes, especially in novels or scripts to describe a character's dialogue.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Bağırma
synonymDon't shout
Sesini kes
contrastShut up
Alçak sesle konuş
similarSpeak in a low voice
Tonunu ayarla
builds onAdjust your tone
Yükselme
specialized formDon't get aggressive (slang)