Significado
To talk or write extensively about a subject.
Contexto cultural
The word 'dem' refers to the perfect infusion of tea. Using 'dem vurmak' metaphorically suggests that the speaker's words are as rich and 'steeped' as a good glass of tea. In Sufi ceremonies, the 'dem' is the constant breath held by the ney players. It represents the eternal presence of the Divine, which 'dem vurmak' echoes as a constant theme. The phrase was a staple of Divan poetry, where poets would 'dem vurmak' about the cruelty of the beloved or the fleeting nature of the world. Political rhetoric in Turkey often relies on 'dem vurmak' to create a sense of continuity with historical values or to criticize current failures through thematic repetition.
Use it in Essays
When writing a C1-level Turkish essay, use 'dem vurmak' to describe the main theme of a text to instantly impress the examiner.
Check the Case!
Never forget the -dan/-den suffix. 'Siyaseti dem vurmak' is a very common learner error.
Significado
To talk or write extensively about a subject.
Use it in Essays
When writing a C1-level Turkish essay, use 'dem vurmak' to describe the main theme of a text to instantly impress the examiner.
Check the Case!
Never forget the -dan/-den suffix. 'Siyaseti dem vurmak' is a very common learner error.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the topic and 'dem vurmak'.
Yazar, son makalesinde toplumsal ________ (adalet) ________.
'Dem vurmak' always takes the ablative case (-dan/-den).
Which sentence uses 'dem vurmak' in the most natural context?
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'dem vurmak' en doğal şekilde kullanılmıştır?
Option B correctly uses the phrase to describe a nostalgic, thematic conversation.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.
Ayşe: 'Toplantı nasıldı?' Mehmet: 'Sıkıcıydı, patron yine ________.'
'Disiplinden dem vurdu' implies the boss kept harping on about discipline.
Match the topic with the most likely person to 'dem vurmak' about it.
Eski günlerden / Siyasetçi / Şair / Ekonomist
All these pairings are classic contexts for 'dem vurmak'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYazar, son makalesinde toplumsal ________ (adalet) ________.
'Dem vurmak' always takes the ablative case (-dan/-den).
Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'dem vurmak' en doğal şekilde kullanılmıştır?
Option B correctly uses the phrase to describe a nostalgic, thematic conversation.
Ayşe: 'Toplantı nasıldı?' Mehmet: 'Sıkıcıydı, patron yine ________.'
'Disiplinden dem vurdu' implies the boss kept harping on about discipline.
Eski günlerden / Siyasetçi / Şair / Ekonomist
All these pairings are classic contexts for 'dem vurmak'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNo, it is neutral. You can 'dem vurmak' about something beautiful (like love) or something negative (like a crisis).
Yes, e.g., 'Kendi dertlerimden dem vurmak istemiyorum' (I don't want to dwell on my own troubles).
Not exactly. While you can 'dem vurmak' while complaining, the phrase itself just means 'talking extensively about a theme'.
It's formal enough for a newspaper but natural enough for a serious conversation between friends.
Frases relacionadas
söz açmak
similarTo bring up a subject
dilinden düşürmemek
similarTo talk about something constantly
vurgulamak
synonymTo emphasize
üstünde durmak
similarTo dwell on / To emphasize
