意思
An extremely careful person.
文化背景
The idiom reflects the historical importance of carpet weaving and textile production in Anatolia. A 'sık dokunmuş' (densely woven) carpet was a sign of wealth and durability. When hosting, Turkish people often 'ince eleyip sık dokur' regarding the menu and the cleanliness of the house to ensure the guest feels maximum 'izzet-i ikram' (honor). In Turkish government offices, processes are often described this way to explain why paperwork takes a long time—it's being 'thoroughly checked.' Traditionally, families would 'ince eleyip sık dokur' when researching a potential spouse for their children, looking into their family history and character.
Use it for big decisions
This phrase is most natural when talking about houses, cars, jobs, or marriages.
Don't swap the verbs
Remember: Elemek (Sift) comes first, Dokumak (Weave) comes second. Think of the process of making bread then making the tablecloth.
意思
An extremely careful person.
Use it for big decisions
This phrase is most natural when talking about houses, cars, jobs, or marriages.
Don't swap the verbs
Remember: Elemek (Sift) comes first, Dokumak (Weave) comes second. Think of the process of making bread then making the tablecloth.
The '-an' suffix
Use 'ince eleyip sık dokuyan' as an adjective to describe a person's character permanently.
Compliment or Critique?
Context is key. In a job interview, it's a compliment. In a restaurant, it might be a critique of a picky eater.
自我测试
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the idiom.
Yeni bir ev alırken her şeyi ____ ____ ____ ____ gerekir.
The sentence requires the infinitive form to complete the 'gerekir' (it is necessary) structure.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a meticulous person?
Hangisi doğru?
Option 'a' correctly uses the participle '-an' to turn the idiom into an adjective describing the manager.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala bir bilgisayar seçemedin?' Mehmet: '____________________'
Mehmet's inability to choose suggests he is being very meticulous, which is what the idiom describes.
Match the situation to the idiom's usage.
Bir dedektif cinayet mahallindeki her ipucunu tek tek inceliyor.
The detective's thorough examination of every clue is a perfect example of 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Thoroughness vs. Carelessness
练习题库
4 练习Yeni bir ev alırken her şeyi ____ ____ ____ ____ gerekir.
The sentence requires the infinitive form to complete the 'gerekir' (it is necessary) structure.
Hangisi doğru?
Option 'a' correctly uses the participle '-an' to turn the idiom into an adjective describing the manager.
Ayşe: 'Neden hala bir bilgisayar seçemedin?' Mehmet: '____________________'
Mehmet's inability to choose suggests he is being very meticulous, which is what the idiom describes.
Bir dedektif cinayet mahallindeki her ipucunu tek tek inceliyor.
The detective's thorough examination of every clue is a perfect example of 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
12 个问题Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Turkish, especially when discussing decisions.
Absolutely. 'Karar verirken ince eleyip sık dokurum' (I am meticulous when making decisions) is a common self-description.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'baştan savma' (doing something carelessly) or 'üstünkörü' (superficially).
Not necessarily. It usually implies being thorough, which is positive. However, if someone is being *too* slow, it can be a mild complaint.
You only conjugate the last verb: 'İnce eleyip sık dokudu.'
No, the idiom is a fixed pair. You must say both parts for it to make sense.
Yes, but 'nitpicking' is usually negative. 'İnce eleyip sık dokumak' is more about 'due diligence.'
Yes, it's perfect for describing a rigorous scientific experiment or data analysis.
In this context, 'sık' means 'dense' or 'tightly packed,' referring to the threads of a fabric.
No, but you can use the adjective 'titiz' if you want a single word.
Yes, for example, a coach 'ince eleyip sık dokuyarak' choosing the starting lineup.
相关表达
kılı kırk yarmak
synonymTo split a hair into forty
titizlenmek
similarTo be fussy or meticulous
baştan savma yapmak
contrastTo do something sloppily
gözden geçirmek
builds onTo review
müfettiş kesilmek
specialized formTo act like an inspector
