Signification
Someone saying very nice things.
Contexte culturel
Honey is a staple of the Turkish breakfast and is historically associated with health and wealth. In Anatolian folklore, a person who speaks well is often gifted honey. In Ottoman poetry (Divan Edebiyatı), the 'sweetness' of the beloved's speech was a recurring theme, often comparing words to 'şerbet' (sherbet) or 'bal' (honey). On Turkish social media, when a celebrity or influencer shares positive news, the comments are often flooded with the honey emoji 🍯 and this phrase. While Turkey is becoming more formal, 'sweet talk' is still a valued part of building 'torpil' (connections) or 'hatır' (influence).
Use it for Good News
This is the most 'natural' way to react when someone tells you something you've been waiting to hear.
Watch the Person
Remember to change 'Ağzından' to 'Ağzınızdan' if you are speaking to a teacher or a boss to stay polite.
Signification
Someone saying very nice things.
Use it for Good News
This is the most 'natural' way to react when someone tells you something you've been waiting to hear.
Watch the Person
Remember to change 'Ağzından' to 'Ağzınızdan' if you are speaking to a teacher or a boss to stay polite.
Pair with a Smile
This idiom is inherently positive. If you say it with a flat face, it might sound sarcastic!
The 'Müjde' Connection
In Turkey, giving good news is a big deal. Using this phrase makes the person giving the news feel appreciated.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
O kadar güzel haberler verdin ki, ağzından ___ damlıyor!
The idiom specifically uses 'bal' (honey) to represent sweetness.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to react to a compliment?
Ayşe: 'Bugün çok zeki görünüyorsun!' Mehmet: '...'
The standard form is 'Ağzından bal damlıyor'.
Match the person to the correct form of the idiom.
Match the subjects with the phrases:
The possessive suffix must match the person.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Anne: 'Canım oğlum, seninle gurur duyuyorum.' Oğul: 'Canım annem, yine ___.'
This is a warm, idiomatic way to respond to a mother's praise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Honey vs. Sugar Idioms
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO kadar güzel haberler verdin ki, ağzından ___ damlıyor!
The idiom specifically uses 'bal' (honey) to represent sweetness.
Ayşe: 'Bugün çok zeki görünüyorsun!' Mehmet: '...'
The standard form is 'Ağzından bal damlıyor'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The possessive suffix must match the person.
Anne: 'Canım oğlum, seninle gurur duyuyorum.' Oğul: 'Canım annem, yine ___.'
This is a warm, idiomatic way to respond to a mother's praise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common in personal letters or warm emails to friends and family.
Yes, but use the formal 'Ağzınızdan bal damlıyor' to show respect.
No, unlike some English idioms, this usually implies the words are genuinely pleasant, though it can be used for flattery.
You can, and people will understand, but 'bal' (honey) is the traditional and more common version.
The opposite would be 'ağzından yılan çıkmak' (snakes coming out of the mouth) or 'ağzı bozuk' (foul-mouthed).
Yes, it combines 'ağız' (mouth), '-ı' (his/her/your), and '-dan' (from).
It's better for spoken words, but you could say it about a singer's voice if it's particularly sweet.
Not at all! It is used daily by people of all ages in Turkey.
'Ağzımdan bal damlıyor.' But be careful, it sounds very boastful to say about yourself!
You can just say 'Bal damlıyor!' if the context is very clear.
Expressions liées
tatlı dilli
similarSweet-tongued
ağzı bal yesin
builds onMay their mouth eat honey
ağzı bozuk
contrastFoul-mouthed
müjde vermek
specialized formTo give good news
dilinden bal akmak
synonymHoney flowing from the tongue
