B2 Collocation 비격식체

şansını zorlamak

to push one's luck

To take risks when you have already been lucky.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Kısmet' is central. Forcing luck is seen as fighting against one's destiny, which is culturally discouraged. There is a belief that 'too much of a good thing' attracts the Evil Eye (Nazar). Forcing luck is a way to attract this negative energy. In high-paced business, it can sometimes be used to describe 'aggressive growth,' but still carries a warning of bankruptcy. In coastal regions, it's often used regarding the sea—don't go out if the weather is turning, don't push your luck with nature.

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Use it as a soft 'No'

In Turkish bargaining, saying 'Şansını zorlama' is a polite but firm way to say 'This is my final price' without being aggressive.

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Suffix Alert

Don't forget the 'n' buffer in 'şansını'. It's şans + ı (his/your) + n (buffer) + ı (accusative).

To take risks when you have already been lucky.

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Use it as a soft 'No'

In Turkish bargaining, saying 'Şansını zorlama' is a polite but firm way to say 'This is my final price' without being aggressive.

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Suffix Alert

Don't forget the 'n' buffer in 'şansını'. It's şans + ı (his/your) + n (buffer) + ı (accusative).

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The 'Istersen' addition

Adding 'istersen' (if you want) at the end—'Şansını zorlama istersen'—makes the warning sound more ominous or sarcastic.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'şansını zorlamak'.

Zaten çok yardım ettim, daha fazlasını isteyerek ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şansını zorluyorsun

The subject is 'you' (implied by the context of the speaker helping), so 'şansını zorluyorsun' is correct.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'şansını zorlamak'?

Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birinin piyangodan para kazanıp hepsini tekrar kumara yatırması.

This involves taking a high risk after already being lucky, which is the core meaning.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Sınavdan 90 aldım ama hocaya gidip 100 yapmasını isteyeceğim.' Fatma: 'Bence yapma, ________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şansını zorlama

Fatma is warning Ayşe not to be greedy after a good result.

Match the person to their 'şans' suffix.

1. Biz, 2. Sen, 3. Ben

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-şansımızı, 2-şansını, 3-şansımı

These are the correct possessive + accusative forms.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'şansını zorlamak'. Fill Blank B1

Zaten çok yardım ettim, daha fazlasını isteyerek ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şansını zorluyorsun

The subject is 'you' (implied by the context of the speaker helping), so 'şansını zorluyorsun' is correct.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'şansını zorlamak'? Choose B2

Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Birinin piyangodan para kazanıp hepsini tekrar kumara yatırması.

This involves taking a high risk after already being lucky, which is the core meaning.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: 'Sınavdan 90 aldım ama hocaya gidip 100 yapmasını isteyeceğim.' Fatma: 'Bence yapma, ________.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şansını zorlama

Fatma is warning Ayşe not to be greedy after a good result.

Match the person to their 'şans' suffix. situation_matching A2

1. Biz, 2. Sen, 3. Ben

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-şansımızı, 2-şansını, 3-şansımı

These are the correct possessive + accusative forms.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

90% of the time, yes. It implies greed or recklessness. However, in sports commentary, it can sometimes mean 'giving it your all to win,' which is slightly more positive.

Yes! 'Şansımı zorlamak istemiyorum' (I don't want to push my luck) is a very common and natural way to say you are playing it safe.

'Risk almak' is neutral and often positive (taking a calculated risk). 'Şansını zorlamak' is specifically about taking a risk when you are *already* in a good position.

You would say 'Şansınızı zorlamayın.'

Be careful. It can sound a bit informal or even disrespectful. Use 'Mevcut şartları zorlamak istemem' instead.

관련 표현

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Ateşle oynamak

similar

To play with fire.

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Kaş yaparken göz çıkarmak

builds on

To cause total damage while trying to improve something.

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Şansına küsmek

contrast

To be cross with one's luck (to accept bad luck).

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Turnayı gözünden vurmak

similar

To hit the jackpot / To be very lucky.

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