Signification
A correct choice.
Contexte culturel
In Turkey, decisions are often discussed with elders. Getting a 'Doğru karar' validation from a parent or grandparent is seen as a blessing (hayır duası). In Turkish meetings, 'Doğru karar' is often used to signal consensus. Once the leader says this, the debate usually ends. On Turkish Twitter/X, 'Doğru karar' is a common hashtag used when a football referee makes a controversial but correct call. Waiters in Turkey will often say 'Doğru karar' when you order a signature dish, making you feel good about your choice.
Use 'Bir'
Adding 'bir' (Bu doğru bir karar) makes you sound much more like a native speaker in descriptive sentences.
Avoid 'Yapmak'
Never say 'Karar yaptım'. It's the biggest giveaway that you are translating from English.
Signification
A correct choice.
Use 'Bir'
Adding 'bir' (Bu doğru bir karar) makes you sound much more like a native speaker in descriptive sentences.
Avoid 'Yapmak'
Never say 'Karar yaptım'. It's the biggest giveaway that you are translating from English.
The Nod
When saying 'Doğru karar', a slight single nod of the head adds cultural emphasis to your approval.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
Sen dün çok doğru bir karar ______.
In Turkish, we use the verb 'vermek' (to give) with 'karar'. Since the sentence says 'dün' (yesterday), we use the past tense 'verdin'.
Which response is most appropriate for this situation?
Situation: Your friend decided to quit smoking.
'Doğru karar' is used to validate a wise choice like quitting smoking.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tatile gitmiyorum, para biriktireceğim. B: ________, gelecek yıl gidersin.
B is supporting A's wise financial decision.
Choose the most formal version of the phrase.
Which one is the most formal?
'İsabetli' is a more sophisticated and formal synonym for 'doğru' in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Right vs. Wrong
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSen dün çok doğru bir karar ______.
In Turkish, we use the verb 'vermek' (to give) with 'karar'. Since the sentence says 'dün' (yesterday), we use the past tense 'verdin'.
Situation: Your friend decided to quit smoking.
'Doğru karar' is used to validate a wise choice like quitting smoking.
A: Tatile gitmiyorum, para biriktireceğim. B: ________, gelecek yıl gidersin.
B is supporting A's wise financial decision.
Which one is the most formal?
'İsabetli' is a more sophisticated and formal synonym for 'doğru' in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! It's very common for trivial choices to show you agree with the selection.
'İyi seçim' (Good choice) is more about taste (clothes, food), while 'Doğru karar' is more about logic and actions.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your best friend.
You say 'Doğru karar verdim.'
Yes, if someone makes a obviously bad choice, saying 'Doğru karar!' with a flat tone is common Turkish sarcasm.
It's a linguistic quirk. Think of it as 'giving' your final word to the world.
No, it also means 'Straight' and 'Towards'. Context is key!
'Yanlış karar' (Wrong decision) or 'Hatalı karar' (Erroneous decision).
Yes, 'Doğru kararlar' (Right decisions).
Yes, judges 'give' a 'karar' at the end of a trial.
Expressions liées
Karar vermek
builds onTo decide
Yanlış karar
contrastWrong decision
Son karar
similarFinal decision
Kararsız kalmak
similarTo be indecisive
