뜻
To do something that harms one's own interests.
문화적 배경
Turkish sports journalists are famous for using dramatic idioms. 'Kendi ayağına sıkmak' is a staple headline for teams like Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, or Beşiktaş when they lose points against weaker teams. In political debates, this phrase is used to highlight the 'basiretsizlik' (lack of wisdom) of the opposition. It is a way to mock the other party's strategic failures. In Turkish business culture, 'face' and reputation are vital. Shooting one's foot often refers to a public loss of face caused by one's own words. In older neighborhood settings, the phrase carries a hint of the 'kabadayı' (tough guy) ethos, where making a mistake is seen as a sign of weakness.
Use 'Kendi'
Always add 'kendi' (self) to make it clear you are talking about self-sabotage, not shooting someone else.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the -a ending on 'ayağına'. 'Ayağını sıkmak' means something else entirely (like squeezing a foot with your hand).
뜻
To do something that harms one's own interests.
Use 'Kendi'
Always add 'kendi' (self) to make it clear you are talking about self-sabotage, not shooting someone else.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the -a ending on 'ayağına'. 'Ayağını sıkmak' means something else entirely (like squeezing a foot with your hand).
Sports Context
If you want to sound like a native Turkish football fan, use this phrase whenever a player makes a mistake.
Register Check
It's fine for TV and newspapers, but maybe too colorful for a legal contract.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
O kadar iyi bir iş teklifini reddederek kendi ______ ______.
The idiom requires the dative 'ayağına' and the verb 'sıkmak'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'kendi ayağına sıkmak'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi bu deyim için uygundur?
This is a self-inflicted mistake that leads to a negative outcome.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: 'Patronla tartıştım ve istifa ettim.' Mehmet: 'Dostum, bu ekonomik krizde ______ ______.'
Resigning during a crisis is a form of self-sabotage.
Match the action with the consequence.
Eylem: 'Müşteriye yalan söylemek' -> Sonuç: 'Güven kaybetmek ve iflas etmek'
Lying to a customer is a self-destructive business move.
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시각 학습 자료
Shooting vs. Hitting
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제O kadar iyi bir iş teklifini reddederek kendi ______ ______.
The idiom requires the dative 'ayağına' and the verb 'sıkmak'.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi bu deyim için uygundur?
This is a self-inflicted mistake that leads to a negative outcome.
Ahmet: 'Patronla tartıştım ve istifa ettim.' Mehmet: 'Dostum, bu ekonomik krizde ______ ______.'
Resigning during a crisis is a form of self-sabotage.
Eylem: 'Müşteriye yalan söylemek' -> Sonuç: 'Güven kaybetmek ve iflas etmek'
Lying to a customer is a self-destructive business move.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, you can say 'O kendi ayağına sıktı' (He shot his own foot). You can also say 'Ayağına sıkarım' as a literal threat, but that's very aggressive and not idiomatic!
It's not 'curse word' rude, but it is critical. It implies the person was stupid or careless.
'Ayağına sıkmak' is more modern and aggressive. 'Bindiği dalı kesmek' is more traditional and often used for long-term mistakes.
You can use it to describe a *past* mistake you learned from, but don't use it to describe your current actions!
Figuratively, no. It just means a mistake. Literally, yes, 'sıkmak' implies a firearm.
Yes, 'topuk' means heel. It's a common variation often associated with mafia movies.
Kendi ayağımıza sıktık (We shot our own foot).
In journalism, yes. In academic or legal writing, no.
There isn't a direct single idiom, but 'akıllıca bir hamle yapmak' (to make a smart move) is the functional opposite.
Usually, it's reserved for mistakes with significant consequences.
관련 표현
bindiği dalı kesmek
synonymTo cut the branch one is sitting on.
kendi kuyusunu kazmak
similarTo dig one's own grave/well.
ayağını kaydırmak
contrastTo trip someone up / To plot against someone.
kendi topuğuna sıkmak
specialized formTo shoot one's own heel.
kaşı yapayım derken göz çıkarmak
builds onTo cause a major problem while trying to fix a minor one.
