मतलब
To agree on a time and place to meet.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Turkey, 'sözleşmek' is often the result of a long, polite negotiation. It is rare to just pick a time; usually, there is a back-and-forth about who is more 'müsait' (available). Even in business, 'sözleşmek' implies a level of trust. While formal emails follow, the verbal 'sözleşme' is what actually sets the wheels in motion. While 'sözleşmek' sets a time, Turkish culture is somewhat flexible. Arriving 5-10 minutes late is often not seen as breaking the 'söz'. Often, a 'sözleşme' is accompanied by 'İnşallah' (God willing). This doesn't mean the person won't come; it's a cultural way of acknowledging that plans are subject to fate.
The 'Tamam' Closer
Always end a planning conversation with 'Tamam, sözleştik!' to confirm the plan is final.
Engagement Trap
Be careful not to say 'sözlendik' (we got engaged) when you mean 'sözleştik' (we agreed to meet).
मतलब
To agree on a time and place to meet.
The 'Tamam' Closer
Always end a planning conversation with 'Tamam, sözleştik!' to confirm the plan is final.
Engagement Trap
Be careful not to say 'sözlendik' (we got engaged) when you mean 'sözleştik' (we agreed to meet).
Verbal Honor
In Turkey, breaking a 'söz' is taken more personally than in some Western cultures. Always call if you're late.
Use with 'İçin'
Use 'için' to specify the purpose: 'Kahve için sözleştik' (We agreed for coffee).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sözleşmek'.
Biz dün akşam onunla saat sekiz için ________.
The sentence refers to 'dün akşam' (yesterday evening), so the past tense 'sözleştik' is required.
Which sentence correctly uses the reciprocal nature of the verb?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sözleşmek' requires the postposition 'ile' (with), which becomes '-la/le' when attached to a pronoun.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Can: 'Hafta sonu maça gidiyor muyuz?' Mert: 'Evet, dün akşam bütün grup ________.'
Mert is part of the group, so the first-person plural 'sözleştik' (we agreed) is the most natural fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You and a client have agreed to meet at their office at 10 AM.
'Sözleştik' is the correct verb for a mutual meeting agreement. 'Sözlendik' would mean you got engaged to the client!
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Sözleşmek vs. Söz Vermek
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासBiz dün akşam onunla saat sekiz için ________.
The sentence refers to 'dün akşam' (yesterday evening), so the past tense 'sözleştik' is required.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Sözleşmek' requires the postposition 'ile' (with), which becomes '-la/le' when attached to a pronoun.
Can: 'Hafta sonu maça gidiyor muyuz?' Mert: 'Evet, dün akşam bütün grup ________.'
Mert is part of the group, so the first-person plural 'sözleştik' (we agreed) is the most natural fit.
You and a client have agreed to meet at their office at 10 AM.
'Sözleştik' is the correct verb for a mutual meeting agreement. 'Sözlendik' would mean you got engaged to the client!
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt's better to use 'randevu almak'. 'Sözleşmek' implies a more equal, mutual agreement between two people.
No. 'Sözleştik' means you agreed to meet. 'Buluştuk' means you actually met.
'Anlaşmak' means to agree on an idea or a deal. 'Sözleşmek' is specifically about agreeing on a time/place to meet.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for semi-formal business emails, e.g., 'Sözleştiğimiz gibi yarın ofisteyim.'
Yes, because of the '-leş' suffix, it is inherently a mutual action.
Parkta buluşmak üzere sözleştik.
No, it is standard Turkish and appropriate for almost all situations.
Yes, families can 'sözleşmek' on a wedding date.
You can say 'Sözleştiğim biri var' (There is someone I've agreed to meet).
In standard Istanbul Turkish, yes, but it's a very soft, light 'k'.
Absolutely. 'Zoom üzerinden görüşmek için sözleştik' is very common now.
There isn't a direct opposite verb, but 'sözü iptal etmek' (to cancel the agreement) would be the action.
संबंधित मुहावरे
söz vermek
similarTo promise
randevulaşmak
synonymTo make an appointment
kararlaştırmak
builds onTo decide/finalize
sözleşme
specialized formContract
sözünden dönmek
contrastTo go back on one's word
