A2 Expression カジュアル

Seni dinliyorum

I am listening to you

意味

Confirming attention to someone.

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文化的背景

Active listening is often accompanied by small verbal affirmations like 'hı-hı', 'evet', or 'aynen'. Silence can be misinterpreted as boredom or disagreement. In Turkish meetings, saying 'Sizi dinliyorum' while leaning forward slightly is a sign of respect for the speaker's authority or expertise. Younger generations might use 'Sendeleyim' (I am on you) as a slang version of 'Seni dinliyorum' in very casual texting. Children are expected to say 'Sizi dinliyorum' or 'Efendim' when their parents call them, showing 'saygı' (respect).

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The 'Sizi' Rule

When in doubt, use 'Sizi dinliyorum'. It is never rude to be too formal in Turkey, but being too informal can be.

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Eye Contact

In Turkey, saying 'Seni dinliyorum' while looking away is often seen as a sign of lying or extreme boredom.

意味

Confirming attention to someone.

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The 'Sizi' Rule

When in doubt, use 'Sizi dinliyorum'. It is never rude to be too formal in Turkey, but being too informal can be.

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Eye Contact

In Turkey, saying 'Seni dinliyorum' while looking away is often seen as a sign of lying or extreme boredom.

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Add 'Canım'

Adding 'canım' (my dear) makes the phrase much warmer: 'Seni dinliyorum canım'.

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The Phone Check

If a Turkish person says 'Seni dinliyorum' on the phone, they are often checking if you are still there because you've been talking for a long time without a pause.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'you' (informal).

____ dinliyorum, anlat.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Seni

The verb 'dinlemek' requires the accusative case, so 'sen' becomes 'seni'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview?

How do you tell the interviewer you are listening?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sizi dinliyorum.

'Sizi' is the formal/plural version of 'you', appropriate for professional settings.

Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Seni dinliyorum: I am listening to you, Seni duyuyorum: I hear you, Seni anlıyorum: I understand you, Seni seviyorum: I love you

These are common 'Seni + Verb' patterns in Turkish.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Çok önemli bir şey söyleyeceğim.' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ____.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: seni dinliyorum

When someone says they will tell you something important, the natural response is 'I am listening'.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Formality Levels

Informal
Seni dinliyorum To a friend
Formal
Sizi dinliyorum To a boss/elder

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'you' (informal). Fill Blank A2

____ dinliyorum, anlat.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Seni

The verb 'dinlemek' requires the accusative case, so 'sen' becomes 'seni'.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a job interview? Choose A2

How do you tell the interviewer you are listening?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sizi dinliyorum.

'Sizi' is the formal/plural version of 'you', appropriate for professional settings.

Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Seni dinliyorum: I am listening to you, Seni duyuyorum: I hear you, Seni anlıyorum: I understand you, Seni seviyorum: I love you

These are common 'Seni + Verb' patterns in Turkish.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ayşe: 'Çok önemli bir şey söyleyeceğim.' Mehmet: 'Tamam, ____.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: seni dinliyorum

When someone says they will tell you something important, the natural response is 'I am listening'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, this is a common mistake. 'Dinlemek' always takes the accusative case (-i), so it must be 'Seni'.

Yes, it is polite among friends. For strangers or elders, use 'Sizi dinliyorum'.

'Dinlemek' is intentional (listening), while 'duymak' is involuntary (hearing).

Yes! 'Müzik dinliyorum' means 'I am listening to music'.

You say 'Seni dinlemiyorum'.

Young people might say 'Kulağım sende' (My ear is on you).

No, the '-um' at the end of 'dinliyorum' already means 'I'. Adding 'Ben' is only for extra emphasis.

Only if you use the formal 'Sizi dinliyorum'.

It means 'with the ear of the soul', implying very deep and sincere listening.

Yes, very often when someone says 'Can I tell you something?'

関連フレーズ

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Kulak vermek

similar

To give ear / to pay attention

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Can kulağıyla dinlemek

builds on

To listen with the ear of the soul

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Sözünü kesmek

contrast

To interrupt someone

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Duymazdan gelmek

contrast

To pretend not to hear

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Kulak misafiri olmak

specialized form

To overhear

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