Significado
The final event that causes reaction.
Contexto cultural
Patience (Sabır) is considered a religious and social virtue. Using this idiom often signals that the person has tried their best to be virtuous but has been pushed too far. In fast-paced cities like Istanbul, this phrase is frequently used to describe frustrations with traffic, public transport, and bureaucracy. In Turkish soap operas, this phrase is a staple for dramatic 'breakup' or 'showdown' scenes between protagonists and villains. Turkish employees are often very loyal, but when they use this phrase, it usually means a resignation is imminent and non-negotiable.
Use it to explain yourself
If you snap at someone, use this phrase immediately after to explain that it wasn't just about the last thing they did, but a build-up.
Don't say 'taşıyan'
Many students confuse 'taşıran' (overflowing) with 'taşıyan' (carrying). If you say 'taşıyan', you are saying 'the drop that carries the glass', which makes no sense!
Significado
The final event that causes reaction.
Use it to explain yourself
If you snap at someone, use this phrase immediately after to explain that it wasn't just about the last thing they did, but a build-up.
Don't say 'taşıyan'
Many students confuse 'taşıran' (overflowing) with 'taşıyan' (carrying). If you say 'taşıyan', you are saying 'the drop that carries the glass', which makes no sense!
The 'Sabır' connection
Pair this with the word 'Sabır' (patience) to sound more native. E.g., 'Sabrım tükendi, bu son damla oldu.'
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Onun bu yalanı bardağı ______ son damla oldu.
'Taşıran' is the correct participle meaning 'causing to overflow'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Bardağı taşıran son damla'?
Situation: Pelin has been unhappy at her job for a year. Today, her boss forgot her name.
The small event (forgetting the name) after a long time of unhappiness fits the idiom perfectly.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Ahmet: 'Neden bu kadar sinirlisin?' Mehmet: 'Sabahtan beri her şey ters gidiyor, anahtarımı kaybetmem ______.'
Mehmet is explaining his anger by citing the final event in a series of bad luck.
Which of these is the correct literal translation of the idiom?
Bardağı taşıran son damla
Taşırmak = to cause to overflow; Son = last; Damla = drop.
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Recursos visuais
Idiom Containers Across Languages
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOnun bu yalanı bardağı ______ son damla oldu.
'Taşıran' is the correct participle meaning 'causing to overflow'.
Situation: Pelin has been unhappy at her job for a year. Today, her boss forgot her name.
The small event (forgetting the name) after a long time of unhappiness fits the idiom perfectly.
Ahmet: 'Neden bu kadar sinirlisin?' Mehmet: 'Sabahtan beri her şey ters gidiyor, anahtarımı kaybetmem ______.'
Mehmet is explaining his anger by citing the final event in a series of bad luck.
Bardağı taşıran son damla
Taşırmak = to cause to overflow; Son = last; Damla = drop.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's not rude. It's a standard way to express that you've reached your limit. However, the tone of voice you use with it might be angry.
No, it is almost exclusively used for negative situations or losing patience.
They are identical in meaning. The only difference is the imagery (water/glass vs. straw/camel).
Usually yes, but in very casual speech you can just say 'Bu son damla!' (This is the last drop!).
Yes, very often. It's a professional way to describe a breaking point in negotiations or employment.
No, it must be 'damla' (drop) because it relates to the liquid in the glass.
The concept is simple enough for A1, but the grammar (taşıran) is usually taught at A2/B1. However, you can memorize it as a fixed chunk.
You say: 'Bu benim için bardağı taşıran son damla oldu.'
A slangy alternative would be 'Kayış koptu' (The belt snapped), meaning someone lost their mind/patience.
Yes! If a team plays badly and then misses a penalty, that penalty is the 'son damla' for the fans.
Frases relacionadas
Sabrı taşmak
synonymTo lose one's patience.
Yetti artık
similarEnough is enough!
Canına tak etmek
similarTo be fed up.
Zıvanadan çıkmak
builds onTo go crazy with anger.
