뜻
Being friendly while being insincere.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'misafirperverlik' (hospitality) sometimes forces people to 'yüze gülmek' even when they are exhausted or annoyed, as showing a 'sour face' (asık surat) is considered very rude. In many Mediterranean cultures, high-context communication means that a smile is often a social lubricant rather than a deep emotional commitment. Modern business culture often demands 'professional friendliness,' which can be seen as a form of 'yüze gülmek' by those who value raw honesty. In the Ottoman court, 'yüze gülmek' was a survival skill. Courtiers had to remain pleasant to the Sultan and rivals while navigating deadly conspiracies.
Grammar Trap
Always check the suffix on 'yüz'. 'Yüze' = Fake. 'Yüzü' = Happy. This is a common exam question in Turkish proficiency tests.
Social Harmony
In Turkey, 'yüze gülmek' is sometimes seen as a necessary evil to keep peace in the family. Don't always assume the person is 'evil'; they might just be trying to be polite.
뜻
Being friendly while being insincere.
Grammar Trap
Always check the suffix on 'yüz'. 'Yüze' = Fake. 'Yüzü' = Happy. This is a common exam question in Turkish proficiency tests.
Social Harmony
In Turkey, 'yüze gülmek' is sometimes seen as a necessary evil to keep peace in the family. Don't always assume the person is 'evil'; they might just be trying to be polite.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Ona güvenme, o sadece insanların ______ ______.
The idiom is 'yüze gülmek'. 'Yüzü gülmek' means being happy.
Which sentence describes a 'yüze gülen' person?
Hangisi 'yüze gülen' birini anlatır?
'Yüze gülmek' involves acting nice while being negative behind someone's back.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ayşe neden bana bu kadar nazik davranıyor? B: Dikkat et, o sadece ______ ______.
'Yüzüne gülmek' is the personal version of the idiom.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Ona güvenme, o sadece insanların ______ ______.
The idiom is 'yüze gülmek'. 'Yüzü gülmek' means being happy.
Hangisi 'yüze gülen' birini anlatır?
'Yüze gülmek' involves acting nice while being negative behind someone's back.
A: Ayşe neden bana bu kadar nazik davranıyor? B: Dikkat et, o sadece ______ ______.
'Yüzüne gülmek' is the personal version of the idiom.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문90% of the time, yes. It implies insincerity. However, in very difficult social situations, it can be seen as a way to maintain decorum.
You can use it *about* your boss to a friend, but never *to* your boss unless you want to get fired!
The opposite is 'özü sözü bir olmak' (to be the same in heart and word) or 'harbi olmak' (to be genuine/straightforward).
관련 표현
ikiyüzlü
synonymTwo-faced / Hypocrite
arkadan iş çevirmek
builds onTo plot behind someone's back
güler yüzlü
contrastCheerful / Friendly
içi dışı bir
contrastWhat you see is what you get
