Meaning
To act based on one's conscience.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'vicdan' is central to Turkish social ethics. Similar idioms exist across the region, emphasizing the heart as the moral center. In Japan and Korea, the chest is also seen as the location of the conscience. The heart is the primary symbol for sincerity and conscience.
Use it in arguments
It's a great way to pause a heated debate.
Cultural weight
Using this phrase shows you understand the importance of 'vicdan' in Turkish culture.
Meaning
To act based on one's conscience.
Use it in arguments
It's a great way to pause a heated debate.
Cultural weight
Using this phrase shows you understand the importance of 'vicdan' in Turkish culture.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Lütfen ____ vicdanına koy ve bana doğruyu söyle.
The idiom is 'elini vicdanına koymak'.
What does this phrase mean?
Elini vicdanına koymak ne anlama gelir?
It is an appeal to morality.
Choose the best response.
A: 'This is not fair!' B: '____'
It is a common response to an accusation of unfairness.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesLütfen ____ vicdanına koy ve bana doğruyu söyle.
The idiom is 'elini vicdanına koymak'.
Elini vicdanına koymak ne anlama gelir?
It is an appeal to morality.
A: 'This is not fair!' B: '____'
It is a common response to an accusation of unfairness.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt can be if said aggressively, but it's generally a standard way to ask for fairness.
Only if you have a close relationship; otherwise, it might be too informal.
Related Phrases
Vicdan azabı
builds onRemorse
Vicdanlı olmak
similarTo be conscientious
Vicdanına danışmak
synonymTo consult one's conscience
Vicdanı el vermemek
similarTo not be able to do something because of one's conscience
