Significado
Instruction for relaxation.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Nefes' is central to Alevi-Bektashi literature, where poems/songs are called 'Nefes'. Breathing is seen as a sacred act. In rural Anatolia, taking a deep breath of 'memleket havası' (hometown air) is a common expression for returning to one's roots. In crowded cities like Istanbul, 'nefes alacak yer yok' (there is no place to take a breath) is a common complaint about over-urbanization. Breathing exercises are used in 'Zikir' to achieve a state of trance or closeness to God. 'Derin nefes' is the start of this spiritual focus.
Use it for yourself
You can use the first person 'Derin bir nefes alayım' (Let me take a deep breath) when you are about to do something difficult.
Don't say 'yap'
Never say 'nefes yap'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from another language.
Significado
Instruction for relaxation.
Use it for yourself
You can use the first person 'Derin bir nefes alayım' (Let me take a deep breath) when you are about to do something difficult.
Don't say 'yap'
Never say 'nefes yap'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from another language.
The 'Bir' addition
Adding 'bir' (Derin *bir* nefes al) makes the command sound slightly softer and more natural in casual conversation.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb in the correct imperative form.
Sakinleşmek için lütfen derin nefes ___.
The standard collocation is 'nefes almak'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to calm down?
Arkadaşın çok heyecanlı. Ne dersin?
'Derin nefes al' is the standard phrase for calming someone.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Doktor: Göğsünüzü dinleyeceğim. ______. Hasta: Tamam doktor bey.
Doctors use the formal/plural 'alın' when instructing patients.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Derin nefes al. 2. Derin nefes alalım. 3. Derin nefes almalısın.
The suffixes change the meaning from command to suggestion to necessity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Nefes vs. Soluk
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSakinleşmek için lütfen derin nefes ___.
The standard collocation is 'nefes almak'.
Arkadaşın çok heyecanlı. Ne dersin?
'Derin nefes al' is the standard phrase for calming someone.
Doktor: Göğsünüzü dinleyeceğim. ______. Hasta: Tamam doktor bey.
Doctors use the formal/plural 'alın' when instructing patients.
1. Derin nefes al. 2. Derin nefes alalım. 3. Derin nefes almalısın.
The suffixes change the meaning from command to suggestion to necessity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is grammatically correct but sounds like a child speaking. Adults always use 'derin'.
It is neutral. To be formal, use 'nefes alın' or 'nefes alınız'.
'Nefes' is more common and has emotional/spiritual connotations. 'Soluk' is more technical.
Use 'nefes ver' (give breath).
Yes, if a colleague is stressed, but be careful with your tone so you don't sound patronizing.
Not exactly slang, but 'Çek bir nefes' is very casual.
Yes, in the context of air, it means to inhale/take in.
Because it symbolizes life and the pain of being without a loved one (who is like air).
Yes, repeating the adjective 'derin derin' emphasizes that the person should do it multiple times or very thoroughly.
It means 'shortness of breath', a medical term.
Frases relacionadas
nefes nefese kalmak
similarTo be out of breath / panting.
soluk almak
synonymTo breathe.
nefesini tutmak
contrastTo hold one's breath.
son nefesini vermek
specialized formTo take one's last breath (to die).
