Signification
Asking for company.
Contexte culturel
Turkish people hate seeing someone eat alone. If you are in a shared space, expect to be invited with 'Bize eşlik edin'. It's polite to at least sit for a few minutes. In traditional Fasıl music, the boundary between performer and audience is thin. 'Eşlik etmek' (singing along) is expected and encouraged. Asking for 'eşlik' when walking at night is a common social bond. It's not seen as a sign of weakness but as a natural request for community support. In Turkish business, relationships are built over meals. Accompanying a partner to a meal is often more important than the meeting itself.
The 'Bana' Rule
Always remember the dative! If you say 'Beni eşlik et', Turks will understand, but it's the #1 sign of a beginner.
Don't be shy
In Turkey, asking someone to 'eşlik et' is a compliment. It means you enjoy their presence.
Signification
Asking for company.
The 'Bana' Rule
Always remember the dative! If you say 'Beni eşlik et', Turks will understand, but it's the #1 sign of a beginner.
Don't be shy
In Turkey, asking someone to 'eşlik et' is a compliment. It means you enjoy their presence.
Imperative vs. Question
Use 'eşlik et' with friends. Use 'eşlik eder misiniz' with everyone else to be safe.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun for 'me'.
Lütfen ____ eşlik et.
The verb 'eşlik etmek' always takes the dative case (-a/-e).
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger to join you?
Choose the best option:
The 'geniş zaman' (aorist) question form is the standard for polite requests.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Çok güzel bir şarkı çalıyor!' Mehmet: 'Evet, hadi sen de ____.'
In the context of music, you 'accompany the song' (şarkıya eşlik etmek).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a host at a formal dinner party.
This is the formal way to thank guests for their presence.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLütfen ____ eşlik et.
The verb 'eşlik etmek' always takes the dative case (-a/-e).
Choose the best option:
The 'geniş zaman' (aorist) question form is the standard for polite requests.
Ayşe: 'Çok güzel bir şarkı çalıyor!' Mehmet: 'Evet, hadi sen de ____.'
In the context of music, you 'accompany the song' (şarkıya eşlik etmek).
Situation: You are a host at a formal dinner party.
This is the formal way to thank guests for their presence.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, you can say 'Köpeğim bana eşlik ediyor' (My dog is accompanying me). It's very common.
Mostly, yes. But 'Join me' can sometimes mean 'Join my team', which would be 'Bana katıl'. 'Eşlik et' is specifically for company.
You say 'Bize eşlik ettiğiniz için teşekkürler'.
Yes! 'Şarkıya eşlik etmek' means to sing along.
Yes, it's a noun meaning 'companionship'. 'Etmek' is the verb that makes it an action.
Expressions liées
katılmak
similarto join / participate
refakat etmek
specialized formto escort / attend to
beraber gitmek
synonymto go together
yalnız bırakmamak
contrastnot to leave alone
