Meaning
Having no money left.
Cultural Background
The 'Ay Sonu' (Month-End) culture is very strong. People often joke about being broke in the last week before payday. Students frequently use this to describe their state after paying for books or social outings. Small shopkeepers (esnaf) use this to describe bad business days or economic downturns. Parents use it to teach children about budgeting or to explain why a requested toy can't be bought.
Use it for empathy
If a friend says they can't go out, saying 'Anlıyorum, ben de sıfırı tükettim' is a great way to show solidarity.
Don't use with your boss
Even if you are broke, telling your boss 'Sıfırı tükettim' might sound like you are asking for a raise too aggressively or are irresponsible.
Meaning
Having no money left.
Use it for empathy
If a friend says they can't go out, saying 'Anlıyorum, ben de sıfırı tükettim' is a great way to show solidarity.
Don't use with your boss
Even if you are broke, telling your boss 'Sıfırı tükettim' might sound like you are asking for a raise too aggressively or are irresponsible.
The 'Energy' usage
Using this for being tired makes you sound very native. 'Bugün temizlik yaptım, sıfırı tükettim' is a very natural sentence.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Bütün paramı yeni telefona verdim, şimdi ______ tükettim.
The idiom requires the accusative case '-ı' on 'sıfır'.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'sıfırı tüketmek'?
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom means having no money left.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Akşam sinemaya gidelim mi? Fatma: Gelemem Ayşe, bu ay çok harcadım, ______.
The standard idiom is 'sıfırı tüketmek'.
Match the sentence to the meaning.
1. 'Sıfırı tükettim' (Para) 2. 'Sıfırı tükettim' (Yorgunluk)
The idiom has two main senses: financial and physical.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesBütün paramı yeni telefona verdim, şimdi ______ tükettim.
The idiom requires the accusative case '-ı' on 'sıfır'.
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom means having no money left.
Ayşe: Akşam sinemaya gidelim mi? Fatma: Gelemem Ayşe, bu ay çok harcadım, ______.
The standard idiom is 'sıfırı tüketmek'.
1. 'Sıfırı tükettim' (Para) 2. 'Sıfırı tükettim' (Yorgunluk)
The idiom has two main senses: financial and physical.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions90% of the time, yes. However, it can also mean being physically or mentally exhausted.
No, it's not rude, but it is informal. It's a common way to express a difficult situation with a bit of humor.
Yes, you can say 'O sıfırı tüketti' to describe someone else's bankruptcy or exhaustion.
There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite, but 'paraya para dememek' (having so much money you don't even call it money) is a good contrast.
Related Phrases
beş parasız kalmak
synonymto be left without a penny
meteliğe kurşun atmak
synonymto be extremely broke
sıfırdan başlamak
similarto start from scratch
cebi delik
similarhaving a hole in one's pocket
