Signification
Starting over fresh.
Contexte culturel
In big cities like Istanbul, this phrase is often used when someone quits their high-stress corporate job to open a cafe in a coastal town (the 'South' dream). TV series (Diziler) frequently use this phrase during dramatic reconciliations between lovers or family members. Teachers often use this at the start of the second semester to encourage students who had bad grades in the first half of the year. While secular, the idea of 'cleaning' one's record mirrors the religious concept of repentance (tövbe), where one's sins are wiped away.
Use with 'Açmak'
Always pair this with the verb 'açmak'. Using 'başlamak' (to start) with 'sayfa' sounds unnatural.
Don't be too literal
If you are actually talking about a notebook, just say 'boş sayfa' (empty page). 'Temiz sayfa' is almost always metaphorical.
Signification
Starting over fresh.
Use with 'Açmak'
Always pair this with the verb 'açmak'. Using 'başlamak' (to start) with 'sayfa' sounds unnatural.
Don't be too literal
If you are actually talking about a notebook, just say 'boş sayfa' (empty page). 'Temiz sayfa' is almost always metaphorical.
The 'Beyaz' Alternative
If you want to sound more romantic or emotional, use 'Beyaz bir sayfa' (A white page).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to complete the idiom.
Geçmişi unutup hayatımızda temiz bir sayfa _______.
The idiom 'temiz bir sayfa açmak' always uses the verb 'açmak' (to open).
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'Temiz bir sayfa açmak'?
Situation: You just finished a delicious meal and want to pay.
The idiom is for fresh starts, not for paying bills.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Select the best option:
This correctly uses the context of a new job and the verb 'açmak'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: 'Sana çok yalan söyledim, özür dilerim.' Mehmet: 'Tamam, her şeyi unutalım ve...'
In the context of an apology, 'temiz bir sayfa açalım' means 'let's start over'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGeçmişi unutup hayatımızda temiz bir sayfa _______.
The idiom 'temiz bir sayfa açmak' always uses the verb 'açmak' (to open).
Situation: You just finished a delicious meal and want to pay.
The idiom is for fresh starts, not for paying bills.
Select the best option:
This correctly uses the context of a new job and the verb 'açmak'.
Ahmet: 'Sana çok yalan söyledim, özür dilerim.' Mehmet: 'Tamam, her şeyi unutalım ve...'
In the context of an apology, 'temiz bir sayfa açalım' means 'let's start over'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common when a company rebrands or changes its management.
Both are correct and interchangeable. 'Temiz' emphasizes the lack of mistakes, 'Yeni' emphasizes the beginning.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends.
Not really, but you can say 'Kirli bir sayfa' (a dirty page) to describe a bad history, though it's much less common.
Definitely 'açmak' (to open).
No, that's a contradiction. You close 'old' pages and open 'clean' ones.
Yes, many Turkish pop songs about breakups use this idiom.
Yes, it usually implies a 'forgive and forget' attitude.
Yes! 'Pazartesi temiz bir sayfa açıyorum' is a classic Turkish sentence.
Frequently, especially after elections or major sports transfers.
Expressions liées
Sil baştan
similarFrom the very beginning
Geçmişe sünger çekmek
synonymTo wipe the past clean
Eski defterleri kapatmak
builds onTo close old notebooks
Beyaz bir sayfa
synonymA white page
