Significado
Having the skill to perform.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Turkish crafts like ebru (marbling) or carpet weaving, the 'hand' is seen as the vessel for divine inspiration. 'Elinden gelmek' implies that the skill is a gift that flows through the artisan. When guests arrive, hosts often say 'Elimizden geldiğince bir şeyler hazırladık' (We prepared some things as much as we could). This is a sign of humility, suggesting that even if the feast is large, they wish they could have done more. In modern Turkish corporate culture, 'elimden geleni yaptım' is a powerful phrase used to defend one's integrity during a failure. It shifts the focus from the result to the moral character of the worker. Sometimes people avoid saying 'her iş elimden gelir' to avoid attracting the 'evil eye' (nazar). They might add 'Maşallah' to protect their skills from jealousy.
Use it for Humility
Instead of saying 'I am a master at this,' say 'Elimden gelir.' It sounds much more natural and culturally appropriate in Turkey.
Watch the Suffixes
The most common mistake is forgetting to change 'el' to match the subject. Always double-check: Elimden? Elinden? Elimizden?
Significado
Having the skill to perform.
Use it for Humility
Instead of saying 'I am a master at this,' say 'Elimden gelir.' It sounds much more natural and culturally appropriate in Turkey.
Watch the Suffixes
The most common mistake is forgetting to change 'el' to match the subject. Always double-check: Elimden? Elinden? Elimizden?
The 'Best' vs. 'Hand'
Remember that Turks don't 'do their best' (en iyisini yapmak) as often as they 'do what comes from their hand'. Using the hand metaphor makes you sound like a native.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'elinden gelmek'.
Sana yardım etmek için ______ geleni yapacağım.
The speaker is 'I' (Sana yardım etmek için...), so the possessive must be 'my hand' (elimden).
Which sentence means 'He is good at everything'?
Hangisi 'O her şeyi yapabilir' anlamına gelir?
The correct idiom is 'elinden gelmek' with the ablative case '-den'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bilgisayarım bozuldu, tamir edebilir misin? B: Bilmiyorum ama ______.
The person is promising to try their best to help.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a job interview and want to say you are skilled at sales.
'Elinden gelmek' is used to describe personal skills.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSana yardım etmek için ______ geleni yapacağım.
The speaker is 'I' (Sana yardım etmek için...), so the possessive must be 'my hand' (elimden).
Hangisi 'O her şeyi yapabilir' anlamına gelir?
The correct idiom is 'elinden gelmek' with the ablative case '-den'.
A: Bilgisayarım bozuldu, tamir edebilir misin? B: Bilmiyorum ama ______.
The person is promising to try their best to help.
Situation: You are at a job interview and want to say you are skilled at sales.
'Elinden gelmek' is used to describe personal skills.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! You can say 'Basketbol oynamak elimden gelir' or 'Kazanmak için elimizden geleni yaptık'.
It is better for interviews. On a CV, use more formal words like 'yetkinlik' (competence) or 'beceri' (skill).
'Yapabilmek' is the grammatical 'can'. 'Elinden gelmek' is more idiomatic and implies a personal touch or effort.
Use 'Elimden bir şey gelmiyor'. This is a very common way to express polite helplessness.
Yes, it becomes 'Onların ellerinden gelir'. Note that 'el' becomes plural 'eller'.
No! It's usually a challenge or threat, like 'Do your worst!'. Use it carefully.
No, it applies to any skill, including intellectual ones like solving math problems or writing poetry.
In Turkish logic, the skill originates inside you and 'comes out' through your hand.
The phrase itself isn't slang, but saying 'Elimden her yol gelir' is a more street-smart way to say you can handle any situation.
Not usually. You wouldn't say a dog's 'hand' can do something. Use 'yapabiliyor' for animals.
Frases relacionadas
elinden geleni ardına koymamak
specialized formTo do one's worst / to use all means against someone.
eline sağlık
similarHealth to your hands.
eli yatkın olmak
synonymTo be handy / to have a knack for something.
el atmak
builds onTo take an interest in / to start helping with something.
el vermek
similarTo pass on a skill / to help.
