A1 Expression 중립

İyi şanslar

Good luck

Wishing success.

🌍

문화적 배경

When wishing luck, some people might lightly pinch their earlobe and knock on wood (Tahtaya vurmak) to prevent bad luck from interfering. In more conservative circles, 'Allah utandırmasın' (May God not embarrass you) is used instead of 'İyi şanslar' to wish success. If someone is 'too' lucky, Turks might worry about the Evil Eye. They might wear a blue bead (Nazar boncuğu) to protect their good fortune. Pouring water behind someone as they leave is a physical way of saying 'İyi şanslar' for their journey.

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The Plural Rule

Always remember the '-lar'. Saying 'İyi şans' is a dead giveaway that you are translating literally from English.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. A flat 'İyi şanslar' can sound like you don't believe the person will succeed.

Wishing success.

💡

The Plural Rule

Always remember the '-lar'. Saying 'İyi şans' is a dead giveaway that you are translating literally from English.

⚠️

Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. A flat 'İyi şanslar' can sound like you don't believe the person will succeed.

🎯

Combine for Impact

Pair it with 'Başarılar' to sound extra supportive: 'İyi şanslar ve başarılar dilerim!'

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The Water Trick

If someone is going on a trip, say 'İyi şanslar' and pretend to pour water. They will love the cultural reference!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to wish your friend luck on their exam.

Sınavda iyi _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şanslar

In Turkish, we always use the plural 'şanslar' for this expression.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal job interview wish?

Mülakatınızda...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Başarılar dilerim

'Başarılar dilerim' is more formal and professional than 'İyi şanslar'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Someone just had a minor car accident.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Geçmiş olsun

For accidents or illness, 'Geçmiş olsun' is the only correct choice.

Complete the dialogue.

Ahmet: Yarın büyük bir maçım var. Mehmet: _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: İyi şanslar

Before a match, 'İyi şanslar' is the most natural response.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

İyi şanslar vs. Geçmiş olsun

İyi şanslar
Exams Sınavlar
Interviews Mülakatlar
Geçmiş olsun
Illness Hastalık
Accidents Kazalar

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank to wish your friend luck on their exam. Fill Blank A1

Sınavda iyi _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: şanslar

In Turkish, we always use the plural 'şanslar' for this expression.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal job interview wish? Choose A2

Mülakatınızda...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Başarılar dilerim

'Başarılar dilerim' is more formal and professional than 'İyi şanslar'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Someone just had a minor car accident.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Geçmiş olsun

For accidents or illness, 'Geçmiş olsun' is the only correct choice.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Ahmet: Yarın büyük bir maçım var. Mehmet: _______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: İyi şanslar

Before a match, 'İyi şanslar' is the most natural response.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or colleagues. For a boss, 'Başarılar dilerim' is better.

Turkish often pluralizes abstract wishes to show intensity and abundance.

Yes! It means 'Plenty of luck' and is very common and friendly.

'Şans' is for immediate events (like a game), 'Kısmet' is for life's destiny.

No, use 'Geçmiş olsun'.

Simply say 'Teşekkür ederim' (Thank you) or 'Sağ ol' (Thanks).

It is a loanword from French 'chance'.

It's okay, but 'Mutluluklar dilerim' (I wish you happiness) is more common.

Yes, if said with a specific skeptical tone, it means 'You'll need it because you'll likely fail'.

Just 'Bol şans' is shorter and very common.

관련 표현

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Bol şans

similar

Plenty of luck

🔄

Başarılar

synonym

Successes

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Rast gelsin

specialized form

May it go well

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Yolun açık olsun

specialized form

May your path be open

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Kısmet

contrast

Destiny/Fate

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Geçmiş olsun

contrast

May it pass

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