B1 Collocation Neutral

i̇şi sağlama almak

to play it safe

Meaning

To take precautions to ensure success.

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Cultural Background

In Turkish business, being 'planlı' (planned) is highly regarded. Using this phrase shows you are a professional. Parents often use this phrase to teach children to be responsible. Travelers often use this when booking multiple transport options. Investors use this to describe risk diversification.

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Focus on the 'a'

Don't forget the dative '-a' at the end of 'sağlama'. It's the key to the grammar.

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Be proactive

Turks love people who plan ahead. Use this phrase to show you are one of them.

Meaning

To take precautions to ensure success.

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Focus on the 'a'

Don't forget the dative '-a' at the end of 'sağlama'. It's the key to the grammar.

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Be proactive

Turks love people who plan ahead. Use this phrase to show you are one of them.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

Yarınki toplantı için tüm belgeleri hazırladım, böylece ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: işi sağlama aldım

The correct collocation is 'işi sağlama almak'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: İşi sağlama aldım çünkü çok dikkatliyim.

The correct verb is 'almak' and the correct form is 'sağlama'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Neden şemsiyeni yanına alıyorsun? B: Hava bulutlu, ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: işi sağlama alıyorum

Taking an umbrella is a precaution, so 'işi sağlama alıyorum' is correct.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Yarınki toplantı için tüm belgeleri hazırladım, böylece ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: işi sağlama aldım

The correct collocation is 'işi sağlama almak'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: İşi sağlama aldım çünkü çok dikkatliyim.

The correct verb is 'almak' and the correct form is 'sağlama'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Neden şemsiyeni yanına alıyorsun? B: Hava bulutlu, ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: işi sağlama alıyorum

Taking an umbrella is a precaution, so 'işi sağlama alıyorum' is correct.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.

It is neutral and fits almost any context.

Related Phrases

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İşi garantiye almak

synonym

To guarantee the work

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Tedbirli davranmak

similar

To act cautiously

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İşi şansa bırakmak

contrast

To leave it to chance

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Sağlama bağlamak

similar

To tie it up securely

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