Signification
Placing a tree in the ground.
Contexte culturel
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Turkey, was a great advocate for tree planting. The 'Yürüyen Köşk' (Walking Mansion) in Yalova is a famous example where he ordered a mansion to be moved on rails just to avoid cutting a plane tree branch. In many Anatolian villages, it is a tradition to plant a fruit tree when a child is born. The tree is seen as the child's 'twin' in nature. TEMA is the most famous environmental NGO in Turkey. Their 'Ağaç Kardeşliği' (Tree Brotherhood) project encourages children to plant and care for trees. Islamic tradition in Turkey emphasizes that planting a tree is a 'Sadaka-i Cariye' (ongoing charity) that continues to bring rewards even after death as long as living beings benefit from its shade or fruit.
The 'Upright' Rule
If you are putting something into the ground so it stands up (like a tree or a pole), use 'dikmek'.
Avoid 'Ekmek' for Trees
Saying 'ağaç ekmek' is a very common beginner mistake that sounds unnatural to Turks.
Signification
Placing a tree in the ground.
The 'Upright' Rule
If you are putting something into the ground so it stands up (like a tree or a pole), use 'dikmek'.
Avoid 'Ekmek' for Trees
Saying 'ağaç ekmek' is a very common beginner mistake that sounds unnatural to Turks.
National Tree Planting Day
Mention '11 Kasım' (November 11) if you want to talk about tree planting in Turkey; it's a huge national event.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dikmek'.
Biz dün bahçeye üç tane fidan _______.
The subject is 'Biz' (We), so the verb must have the first-person plural past tense suffix '-dik'.
Which verb is correct for planting a tree?
Gelecek yıl ormana yeni ağaçlar _______ istiyoruz.
In Turkish, you 'dikmek' trees and 'ekmek' seeds.
Match the noun with the correct verb.
1. Tohum, 2. Ağaç, 3. Çiçek tohumu, 4. Fidan
Seeds (tohum) are sown (ekmek), while trees and saplings (ağaç, fidan) are planted (dikmek).
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın ne yapacaksın? Mehmet: Arkadaşlarımla beraber dağa _______.
The context implies a planned action of planting trees in the mountains.
Match the sentence to the context.
Sentence: 'Bu fidanı babamın anısına diktim.'
'Anısına' means 'in memory of', indicating a memorial context.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Dikmek vs Ekmek
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesBiz dün bahçeye üç tane fidan _______.
The subject is 'Biz' (We), so the verb must have the first-person plural past tense suffix '-dik'.
Gelecek yıl ormana yeni ağaçlar _______ istiyoruz.
In Turkish, you 'dikmek' trees and 'ekmek' seeds.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Seeds (tohum) are sown (ekmek), while trees and saplings (ağaç, fidan) are planted (dikmek).
Ayşe: Yarın ne yapacaksın? Mehmet: Arkadaşlarımla beraber dağa _______.
The context implies a planned action of planting trees in the mountains.
Sentence: 'Bu fidanı babamın anısına diktim.'
'Anısına' means 'in memory of', indicating a memorial context.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, if the flower is already grown in a pot and you are transplanting it. If you use seeds, use 'ekmek'.
'Ağaç' is a general term for tree, while 'fidan' specifically refers to a young tree or sapling ready for planting.
It is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a formal report.
You say 'Ağaç dikmek istiyorum'.
It is the 'life water' given immediately after 'ağaç dikmek' to help the roots settle.
Expressions liées
Fidan dikmek
similarTo plant a sapling
Tohum ekmek
contrastTo sow seeds
Ağaçlandırmak
specialized formTo afforest
Can suyu vermek
builds onTo give the first water after planting
Yeşillendirmek
similarTo make green
