المعنى
Praising something or someone's skill.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkey, sincere praise is often followed by 'Maşallah' to ward off the 'nazar' (evil eye). Even if you are not religious, saying 'Gerçekten çok etkileyici, Maşallah' is a very natural and culturally sensitive way to compliment someone's child or new house. Turkish business culture values hierarchy but also personal connection. Using this phrase with a superior shows you are paying attention to their work, while a superior using it with a subordinate is a powerful form of motivation. Turkish critics often use 'etkileyici' as a baseline for quality. If a work is not 'etkileyici', it is often dismissed as 'sıradan' (ordinary). On Turkish Instagram, you will see this phrase shortened or used with many emojis. It is one of the most common positive comments on photography pages.
Use the Past Tense
When talking about something you saw earlier, always use 'etkileyiciydi'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Avoid Overuse
If everything is 'gerçekten çok etkileyici', nothing is. Save it for things that actually move you.
المعنى
Praising something or someone's skill.
Use the Past Tense
When talking about something you saw earlier, always use 'etkileyiciydi'. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Avoid Overuse
If everything is 'gerçekten çok etkileyici', nothing is. Save it for things that actually move you.
Body Language
When saying this, a slight nod and widening of the eyes helps convey the 'impact' you are describing.
Word Order
You can say 'Çok etkileyici, gerçekten!' to sound more spontaneous and emotional.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blanks to complete the phrase.
Bu müze _________ çok ___________.
'Gerçekten' and 'etkileyici' create the standard phrase for 'truly impressive'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for praising a professional presentation?
A: Sunumun fena değil. B: Sunumun gerçekten çok etkileyiciydi. C: Sunumun çok etkili bir ilaç gibi.
Option B uses the correct past tense and the appropriate adjective for a presentation.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Situation: You just saw the Northern Lights (Kutup Işıkları) for the first time.
The Northern Lights are a grand natural phenomenon, making 'impressive' the perfect reaction.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yeni kitabımı okudun mu? Mehmet: Evet, bitirdim. Yazdıkların _________.
Mehmet is praising Ayşe's writing, so 'impressive' is the logical choice.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Levels of Praise
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBu müze _________ çok ___________.
'Gerçekten' and 'etkileyici' create the standard phrase for 'truly impressive'.
A: Sunumun fena değil. B: Sunumun gerçekten çok etkileyiciydi. C: Sunumun çok etkili bir ilaç gibi.
Option B uses the correct past tense and the appropriate adjective for a presentation.
Situation: You just saw the Northern Lights (Kutup Işıkları) for the first time.
The Northern Lights are a grand natural phenomenon, making 'impressive' the perfect reaction.
Ayşe: Yeni kitabımı okudun mu? Mehmet: Evet, bitirdim. Yazdıkların _________.
Mehmet is praising Ayşe's writing, so 'impressive' is the logical choice.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes! It works with almost any adjective to add emphasis (e.g., gerçekten güzel, gerçekten zor).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Harika' means wonderful/great. 'Etkileyici' specifically means it left an impression or impact on you.
Yes, but it usually refers to their skills or achievements rather than their personality traits like 'kindness'.
You can say 'Hiç etkileyici değil' (Not impressive at all).
Yes, 'hakikaten' is a synonym of Arabic origin. It sounds a bit more emphatic or old-fashioned.
No, the intensifier 'çok' must come immediately before the adjective.
Yes, it is a very professional way to praise the company's work or the interviewer's question.
As a predicate, no. But you can say 'Etkileyici şeyler' (Impressive things).
The most direct opposite is 'etkisiz' (ineffective) or 'sıradan' (ordinary/unimpressive).
Yes, if the presentation or the taste is exceptionally sophisticated.
It is part of the suffix '-yici' which turns a verb into an adjective/noun meaning 'the one that does X'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Hayran kaldım
similarI was amazed / I am a fan
Büyüleyici
synonymEnchanting / Fascinating
Göz alıcı
specialized formEye-catching / Dazzling
Muazzam
builds onEnormous / Magnificent
Etkili
contrastEffective
