意味
Do not rush or exaggerate.
文化的背景
The phrase is deeply tied to 'Mahalle' (neighborhood) culture where people look out for each other but also keep each other's egos in check. It's a form of 'tough love'. For men, 'yavaş gel' is a way to assert dominance or equality without resorting to violence. It shows you are 'uyanık' (awake/alert) and cannot be fooled. In the age of influencers, 'yavaş gel' has become a standard 'reality check' comment on TikTok and Instagram to counter fake lifestyles. In Turkish business, while hierarchy is strict, peer-level colleagues use 'yavaş gel' to manage workloads and unrealistic deadlines informally.
Watch your tone
If you say this too aggressively, it can start a fight. Keep it light and sarcastic unless you mean to confront someone.
The 'Bakalım' Add-on
Adding 'bakalım' (let's see) makes it sound more like a challenge: 'Yavaş gel bakalım!'
意味
Do not rush or exaggerate.
Watch your tone
If you say this too aggressively, it can start a fight. Keep it light and sarcastic unless you mean to confront someone.
The 'Bakalım' Add-on
Adding 'bakalım' (let's see) makes it sound more like a challenge: 'Yavaş gel bakalım!'
Eye Contact
Usually delivered with a slight squint or a smile to indicate you've caught the person in a lie.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct slang phrase to call out an exaggeration.
Arkadaşın: 'Ben günde 20 saat çalışıyorum!' Sen: '____ gel, uykusuzluktan ölürsün.'
'Yavaş gel' is the standard response to an unrealistic claim like working 20 hours a day.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone you just met asks you to lend them a large amount of money.
This response sets a boundary against a pushy or inappropriate request.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang extension.
A: 'Bu sınavdan kesin 100 alacağım, ben bir dahiyim!' B: 'Yavaş gel de ____.'
This is the most common sarcastic extension of the phrase.
Which of these is NOT an appropriate time to use 'Yavaş gel'?
Select the incorrect context:
Using slang imperatives with elders is disrespectful in Turkish culture.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formal vs Slang
練習問題バンク
4 問題Arkadaşın: 'Ben günde 20 saat çalışıyorum!' Sen: '____ gel, uykusuzluktan ölürsün.'
'Yavaş gel' is the standard response to an unrealistic claim like working 20 hours a day.
Situation: Someone you just met asks you to lend them a large amount of money.
This response sets a boundary against a pushy or inappropriate request.
A: 'Bu sınavdan kesin 100 alacağım, ben bir dahiyim!' B: 'Yavaş gel de ____.'
This is the most common sarcastic extension of the phrase.
Select the incorrect context:
Using slang imperatives with elders is disrespectful in Turkish culture.
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よくある質問
10 問It's not a swear word, but it is 'argo' (slang). It can be offensive if used with someone you don't know well or someone in a higher position.
Absolutely not. It would be considered very rude. Use 'Efendim, biraz hızlı gitmiyor muyuz?' instead.
Usually 'Niye?' (Why?) or 'Yalan mı?' (Is it a lie?) or just a laugh if the person was caught bragging.
No, it also means 'don't be so aggressive' or 'don't make such big demands'.
No, the phrase is gender-neutral, though it originated in male-dominated street culture.
Yes! It's very common in WhatsApp chats between friends when someone sends a crazy message.
It literally means 'so your hair and head don't get messy.' It's a sarcastic way to say 'you're rushing so much you'll look like a mess.'
Yes, it is a universal Turkish slang phrase understood from Istanbul to Erzurum.
Yes, but it's less common than 'yavaşla' (slow down). If you use 'yavaş gel' for speed, it still sounds a bit slangy.
Somewhat, but 'yavaş gel' specifically targets the *content* of what someone is saying or doing, not just their mood.
関連フレーズ
Hop dedik
similarWait a minute / Stop right there
Atma
synonymDon't lie / Don't throw
Sakin ol
similarBe calm
Abartma
synonymDon't exaggerate
Yavaş yavaş
contrastGradually / Bit by bit
