A2 Collocation 중립

el kaldırmak

to raise a hand

Signaling in class or meeting.

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문화적 배경

Students often raise only their index finger ('parmak kaldırmak') instead of the whole hand. This is a very specific classroom habit in Turkey. Raising a hand to an elder is considered one of the most shameful acts in Turkish society, reflecting the high value placed on 'saygı' (respect). In Turkish webinars, people are very disciplined about using the 'El Kaldır' button, often waiting patiently for the moderator. In the Turkish Parliament (TBMM), many votes are still done by a show of hands, and the count is done visually by the clerks.

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The Finger Rule

If you are in a Turkish school, raise your index finger instead of your whole hand to look like a local student.

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The Aggression Trap

Never say 'Sana el kaldırırım' (I will raise a hand to you) unless you want to start a fight.

Signaling in class or meeting.

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The Finger Rule

If you are in a Turkish school, raise your index finger instead of your whole hand to look like a local student.

⚠️

The Aggression Trap

Never say 'Sana el kaldırırım' (I will raise a hand to you) unless you want to start a fight.

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Wait for the Nod

After you 'el kaldır', wait for the teacher or moderator to make eye contact or say your name before speaking.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'el kaldırmak'.

Öğretmen soruyu sordu, Ahmet cevabı vermek için ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: el kaldırdı

Ahmet wants to answer a question, so he must raise his hand.

Which sentence uses the phrase in a negative (aggressive) sense?

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'el kaldırmak' olumsuz bir anlamdadır?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Büyüklerine asla el kaldırmamalısın.

This sentence warns against physical violence toward elders.

Match the situation with the correct phrase.

Sınıfta söz istemek için ne yaparsınız?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: El kaldırırım

Raising your hand is the standard way to ask for a turn to speak.

Complete the dialogue.

Müdür: Yeni projeyi kimler istiyor? Personel: (Herkes ______ )

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: el kaldırıyor

They are voting to show they want the project.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to Raise Your Hand

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Classroom

  • Ask a question
  • Answer a question
  • Request a break
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Meeting

  • Vote on a topic
  • Add a comment
  • Volunteer

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'el kaldırmak'. Fill Blank A2

Öğretmen soruyu sordu, Ahmet cevabı vermek için ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: el kaldırdı

Ahmet wants to answer a question, so he must raise his hand.

Which sentence uses the phrase in a negative (aggressive) sense? Choose B1

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'el kaldırmak' olumsuz bir anlamdadır?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Büyüklerine asla el kaldırmamalısın.

This sentence warns against physical violence toward elders.

Match the situation with the correct phrase. situation_matching A2

Sınıfta söz istemek için ne yaparsınız?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: El kaldırırım

Raising your hand is the standard way to ask for a turn to speak.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Müdür: Yeni projeyi kimler istiyor? Personel: (Herkes ______ )

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: el kaldırıyor

They are voting to show they want the project.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Not really. For a taxi, we usually say 'el etmek' or 'el sallamak'. 'El kaldırmak' sounds too formal for that.

In primary and secondary schools, yes. In universities and business meetings, 'el kaldırmak' is more common.

You say 'El kaldırın' (plural/formal) or 'Ellerinizi kaldırın' (Raise your hands).

No, that would be 'havlu atmak' (to throw in the towel) or 'pes etmek'.

관련 표현

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parmak kaldırmak

similar

To raise a finger

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söz istemek

builds on

To ask for the floor

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el sıkışmak

contrast

To shake hands

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el pençe divan durmak

specialized form

To stand respectfully with hands crossed

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