Significado
Someone who talks back rudely.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Turkish homes, 'cevap vermek' (answering back) is often synonymous with 'saygısızlık' (disrespect). Children are taught to listen to their elders with 'baş üstüne' (on my head/as you wish) rather than debating. The concept of 'Edep' (etiquette/morals) is central. A 'long tongue' was historically seen as a sign of a lack of spiritual and social discipline. In modern cities, this idiom is often used more lightly or sarcastically among friends to describe someone who is 'sassy' or 'savage' in their replies. Turkish workplace hierarchy is still quite strong. A junior employee using a 'sharp tongue' is often seen as a liability rather than 'assertive'.
Don't use with superiors
This is a downward-facing idiom. Use it for children, younger siblings, or people 'below' you in a hierarchy. Using it upward is a major insult.
Use with 'uzamak'
To emphasize that someone has *started* being rude recently, use the verb 'uzamak' (to lengthen). 'Dilin uzadı senin!'
Significado
Someone who talks back rudely.
Don't use with superiors
This is a downward-facing idiom. Use it for children, younger siblings, or people 'below' you in a hierarchy. Using it upward is a major insult.
Use with 'uzamak'
To emphasize that someone has *started* being rude recently, use the verb 'uzamak' (to lengthen). 'Dilin uzadı senin!'
The 'Maşallah' irony
Sometimes people say 'Dili bir karış maşallah' sarcastically to highlight how shockingly rude a child is.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Oğlum, babana karşı gelme, senin ______ bir karış uzamış!
The idiom uses 'dil' (tongue). Since the speaker is addressing 'oğlum' (my son), the 2nd person possessive 'dilin' is required.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'dili bir karış'?
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom specifically refers to talking back rudely or being impudent.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yeni gelen sekreter nasıl? Fatma: Hiç sorma, her şeye bir cevabı var, ______.
'Her şeye bir cevabı var' (She has an answer for everything) is a perfect lead-in for 'dili bir karış'.
Match the idiom to the person.
Sürekli itiraz eden ve kaba konuşan bir genç için hangisi söylenir?
'Dili bir karış' describes the rude back-talking, while 'burnu havada' means arrogant.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOğlum, babana karşı gelme, senin ______ bir karış uzamış!
The idiom uses 'dil' (tongue). Since the speaker is addressing 'oğlum' (my son), the 2nd person possessive 'dilin' is required.
Hangi durumda bu deyimi kullanırız?
The idiom specifically refers to talking back rudely or being impudent.
Ayşe: Yeni gelen sekreter nasıl? Fatma: Hiç sorma, her şeye bir cevabı var, ______.
'Her şeye bir cevabı var' (She has an answer for everything) is a perfect lead-in for 'dili bir karış'.
Sürekli itiraz eden ve kaba konuşan bir genç için hangisi söylenir?
'Dili bir karış' describes the rude back-talking, while 'burnu havada' means arrogant.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is always a criticism. It implies a lack of manners and respect.
Only if you want to quit. It is very informal and disrespectful to say to a superior.
'Dili uzun' can also mean someone who can't keep a secret. 'Dili bir karış' is specifically about talking back.
Use 'Dilim bir karış dışarı sarktı' or 'Dilim dışarıda'.
No, you will mostly hear it in spoken Turkish, movies, and novels.
Yes, but it's more common for children/teens. For an adult, it sounds even more insulting.
It's just a measurement. It comes from the verb 'karışmak' (to interfere), which adds a nice layer of meaning!
'Ağzı var dili yok' (He has a mouth but no tongue), meaning someone very quiet and submissive.
Yes, it is used all over Turkey.
Only literally, if the dog's tongue is hanging out because it's hot. But that's a different meaning.
Frases relacionadas
dili uzun
synonymLong-tongued; rude or gossipy.
dili pabuç kadar
specialized formTongue as big as a shoe.
laf yetiştirmek
similarTo always have a comeback.
ağzı bozuk
similarFoul-mouthed.
