Significado
Time available for relaxation.
Contexto cultural
Boş vakit is often synonymous with 'tea time.' If someone has free time, the default activity is to offer or go out for tea. In big cities, 'boş vakit' is increasingly spent in shopping malls (AVM) or modern cafes, reflecting a shift toward consumerist leisure. In villages, 'boş vakit' is seasonal. During harvest, there is none. In winter, 'boş vakit' is spent in the village coffee house (kahvehane). Younger generations use 'boş vakit' to talk about gaming or social media, often using the English word 'takılmak' (hanging out) to describe the action.
The Vowel Drop
Always remember: Vakit + im = Vaktim. This is the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Don't be too literal
If someone says 'Boş vaktim yok,' they might just be being polite. Don't push for a meeting!
Significado
Time available for relaxation.
The Vowel Drop
Always remember: Vakit + im = Vaktim. This is the most common mistake for A2 learners.
Don't be too literal
If someone says 'Boş vaktim yok,' they might just be being polite. Don't push for a meeting!
Use 'Değerlendirmek'
To sound more like a native, use the verb 'değerlendirmek' (to evaluate/utilize) with 'boş vakit'.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'boş vakit'.
Benim hiç ______ yok, çok çalışıyorum.
Because of the possessive 'Benim' (My), you need the 1st person singular possessive suffix, and the 'i' in 'vakit' must drop.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about someone's hobbies?
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'Boş vaktinde' is the standard way to ask this. 'Boş zamanında' is also correct, but 'Boş vaktinde' is very common in spoken Turkish.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın sinemaya gidelim mi? Mehmet: Çok isterim ama hiç ______.
Mehmet says 'Çok isterim ama' (I'd love to but), which indicates a negative response is coming.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you can't take a new project because you are too busy.
'Hiç boş vaktim kalmadı' (I have no free time left) is a polite but clear way to state you are at capacity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Vakit vs. Zaman
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBenim hiç ______ yok, çok çalışıyorum.
Because of the possessive 'Benim' (My), you need the 1st person singular possessive suffix, and the 'i' in 'vakit' must drop.
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'Boş vaktinde' is the standard way to ask this. 'Boş zamanında' is also correct, but 'Boş vaktinde' is very common in spoken Turkish.
Ayşe: Yarın sinemaya gidelim mi? Mehmet: Çok isterim ama hiç ______.
Mehmet says 'Çok isterim ama' (I'd love to but), which indicates a negative response is coming.
You want to tell your boss you can't take a new project because you are too busy.
'Hiç boş vaktim kalmadı' (I have no free time left) is a polite but clear way to state you are at capacity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, they are interchangeable. 'Boş vakit' is slightly more common in daily speech, while 'boş zaman' is common in writing.
This is a rule called 'ünlü düşmesi' (vowel elision). Two-syllable words of foreign origin often lose their second vowel when a suffix is added.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'Boşum' or 'Müsaitim'. 'Boş vaktim var' is also correct.
There isn't a single phrase, but you would say 'yoğun zaman' (busy time) or 'çalışma saatleri' (working hours).
No, for a holiday use 'tatil'. 'Boş vakit' is for hours or days within your normal life.
No, it's a very standard way to see if someone can talk or meet up.
Yes, but in this collocation, it specifically means 'unoccupied'.
Say 'Çok boş vaktim var.'
Yes, usually in the 'Interests' or 'Hobbies' section.
Frases relacionadas
boş zaman
synonymFree time
vakit geçirmek
builds onTo spend time
vakit öldürmek
specialized formTo kill time
mola
contrastA break
teneffüs
specialized formSchool recess
