المعنى
Collaborating with others to accomplish a task.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'İmece' is the historical backbone of this phrase. It is a form of social security where labor is traded instead of money. In cities, 'el birliği' is often seen during 'Apartman toplantıları' (apartment building meetings) when residents decide to fix a common area. Turkish managers often use this phrase to soften the hierarchy and make employees feel like part of a family 'team'. During national football matches or international crises, the media uses 'el birliği' to unite the country's spirit.
Use it for Gratitude
If someone thanks you for a group effort, say 'El birliğiyle yaptık' to share the credit. It makes you sound humble and like a team player.
Don't use for 2 people
While technically possible, for just two people, 'beraber' or 'birlikte' is more common. 'El birliği' usually implies 3+ people.
المعنى
Collaborating with others to accomplish a task.
Use it for Gratitude
If someone thanks you for a group effort, say 'El birliğiyle yaptık' to share the credit. It makes you sound humble and like a team player.
Don't use for 2 people
While technically possible, for just two people, 'beraber' or 'birlikte' is more common. 'El birliği' usually implies 3+ people.
The 'Biz' Factor
Using this phrase shows you understand the Turkish value of 'Biz' (We). It's a high-value social marker.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Mahalledeki çöpleri __________ topladık.
The standard adverbial form is 'el birliğiyle'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'el birliğiyle yapmak'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
It requires a group working together for a common goal.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Bu ödev çok zor, asla bitmeyecek! Can: Üzülme Ayşe, __________.
'Hallederiz' (we will handle it) is the most logical verb for a difficult task.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Eşleştirme yapın:
'Dayanışma' means solidarity, which is the core of 'el birliğiyle'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMahalledeki çöpleri __________ topladık.
The standard adverbial form is 'el birliğiyle'.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisinde bu deyim kullanılır?
It requires a group working together for a common goal.
Ayşe: Bu ödev çok zor, asla bitmeyecek! Can: Üzülme Ayşe, __________.
'Hallederiz' (we will handle it) is the most logical verb for a difficult task.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
'Dayanışma' means solidarity, which is the core of 'el birliğiyle'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
Only if you were all sharing one giant bowl and helping each other eat. Otherwise, just use 'beraber'.
'İş birliği' is professional/business cooperation. 'El birliği' is more about physical labor or community solidarity.
The phrase 'el birliğiyle' stays the same; you only conjugate the verb that follows (yapmak, çalışmak, çözmek, etc.).
Yes, very frequently in news headlines and literature.
Rarely. It usually implies a positive, constructive effort. You wouldn't say 'They robbed the bank el birliğiyle' unless you were being ironic.
No, it is figurative. It can be used for digital work or mental tasks as well.
The opposite is 'tek başına' (alone) or 'münferit' (individually/isolated).
In Turkish culture, the hand is the symbol of work and help (yardım eli).
Yes! This is a very common and beautiful way to say 'We succeeded together.'
عبارات ذات صلة
el ele vermek
similarTo join hands/work together
iş birliği yapmak
specialized formTo cooperate professionally
güç birliği yapmak
builds onTo unite forces
baş başa vermek
similarTo put heads together
tek başına yapmak
contrastTo do it alone
