뜻
To bear a difficult situation patiently.
문화적 배경
In Turkish culture, 'sabır' (patience) is considered a key to success and spiritual growth. 'Dişini sıkmak' is the practical application of this virtue in daily life. Farmers in Anatolia use this phrase to describe enduring the harsh winters or the long wait for harvest time. It is common for managers to use this phrase to build team spirit during 'crunch times' or busy seasons. Commentators frequently use it when a team is defending under heavy pressure in the final minutes of a match.
Remember the Suffix!
Always check who is doing the action. If it's you, it's 'dişimi'. If it's your friend, it's 'dişini'.
Don't use for grief
It can sound cold if used when someone is mourning. Use 'Başın sağ olsun' instead.
뜻
To bear a difficult situation patiently.
Remember the Suffix!
Always check who is doing the action. If it's you, it's 'dişimi'. If it's your friend, it's 'dişini'.
Don't use for grief
It can sound cold if used when someone is mourning. Use 'Başın sağ olsun' instead.
Use it to motivate
It's a great way to show empathy while also encouraging someone to keep going.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dişini sıkmak'.
Çok yorgunum ama bu projeyi bitirmek için ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ben' (implied by 'yorgunum'), the possessive must be 'dişimi'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'dişini sıkmak'?
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom is used for enduring difficult or stressful periods.
Match the subject with the correct phrase.
Eşleştirme yapın:
All pairs are correctly matched based on possessive suffixes.
Complete the dialogue.
Ali: 'Maaşım yetmiyor, ne yapacağım?' Can: 'Biraz ______, yakında zam alacaksın.'
'Dişini sık' is the correct idiom for enduring financial hardship.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Çok yorgunum ama bu projeyi bitirmek için ______.
Since the sentence starts with 'Ben' (implied by 'yorgunum'), the possessive must be 'dişimi'.
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom is used for enduring difficult or stressful periods.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
All pairs are correctly matched based on possessive suffixes.
Ali: 'Maaşım yetmiyor, ne yapacağım?' Can: 'Biraz ______, yakında zam alacaksın.'
'Dişini sık' is the correct idiom for enduring financial hardship.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문No, it is generally supportive. However, if said with a harsh tone, it can sound like you are telling someone to 'shut up and deal with it'.
Yes, it is very common to use it when someone is undergoing a painful medical procedure or pushing through an injury.
'Sabretmek' is more general and can be passive. 'Dişini sıkmak' implies a more active, difficult struggle.
Yes, using the plural 'dişlerimi' (my teeth) is also correct and sometimes emphasizes the intensity of the struggle.
Yes, very often. It's used to describe periods of austerity or high workload.
관련 표현
sabretmek
synonymTo be patient.
göğüs germek
similarTo confront/endure a difficulty.
kemerleri sıkmak
specialized formTo tighten belts (frugality).
pes etmek
contrastTo give up.
