Significado
To briefly examine or scan something.
Contexto cultural
In traditional markets, 'göz atmak' is the first step of a social contract. A seller will invite you to glance, and your glance is the start of a potential relationship, even if you don't buy. In Turkish WhatsApp groups, saying 'Göz attım' after someone shares a long document is a polite way to acknowledge receipt without committing to a full discussion immediately. Turkish students often use 'göz atmak' to describe their study habits, sometimes as a way of 'humble-bragging' that they only glanced at the notes but still passed. While 'göz atmak' is harmless, the word 'göz' (eye) carries weight. One must be careful not to 'göz değdirmek' (give the evil eye) while glancing at something beautiful, often saying 'Maşallah' to protect it.
The 'Şöyle Bir' Trick
Add 'şöyle bir' before 'göz atmak' to sound 100% like a native. It adds a 'just like that' nuance.
Dative Case
Never forget the -e/-a suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a Turkish ear.
Significado
To briefly examine or scan something.
The 'Şöyle Bir' Trick
Add 'şöyle bir' before 'göz atmak' to sound 100% like a native. It adds a 'just like that' nuance.
Dative Case
Never forget the -e/-a suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds broken to a Turkish ear.
Shopping Shield
If a shopkeeper is too pushy, say 'Sadece göz atıyorum' with a smile. It's the most polite way to end the interaction.
Eye Contact
While 'göz atmak' is quick, direct eye contact during the glance is important in Turkish social interactions.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'göz atmak' and the correct case suffix.
Ben dün akşam yeni kitab____ şöyle bir ____.
Kitap ends in a hard consonant, so it becomes 'kitaba' (Dative). The subject is 'Ben,' so the verb is 'attım.'
Which sentence is the most natural response to a shop assistant?
Tezgâhtar: 'Size nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?'
'Sadece göz atıyorum' is the standard polite way to say you are just browsing.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Sınav soruları çok zordu.' Mehmet: 'Bilmiyorum, ben sorulara sadece ____.'
Mehmet is saying he only glanced at the questions, so he doesn't know if they were hard.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to check your emails quickly before a meeting.
'Göz atmak' implies the speed and casualness needed before a meeting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Bakmak vs. Göz Atmak
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBen dün akşam yeni kitab____ şöyle bir ____.
Kitap ends in a hard consonant, so it becomes 'kitaba' (Dative). The subject is 'Ben,' so the verb is 'attım.'
Tezgâhtar: 'Size nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?'
'Sadece göz atıyorum' is the standard polite way to say you are just browsing.
Ayşe: 'Sınav soruları çok zordu.' Mehmet: 'Bilmiyorum, ben sorulara sadece ____.'
Mehmet is saying he only glanced at the questions, so he doesn't know if they were hard.
You want to check your emails quickly before a meeting.
'Göz atmak' implies the speed and casualness needed before a meeting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business email to describe a quick review.
Yes, but be careful. 'Ona göz attım' means you glanced at them. If you do it too much, it might be seen as 'süzmek' (checking them out).
'Bakmak' is the general verb for 'to look.' 'Göz atmak' is specifically a quick, non-detailed glance.
Yes: 'Yarın rapora göz atacağım' (I will glance at the report tomorrow).
No. Even though 'fırlatmak' also means 'to throw,' it is not used in this idiom.
Yes: 'Göz atmadım' (I didn't glance).
Yes, it's very common for browsing the web: 'Siteye göz attım.'
It always takes the Dative case (-e, -a, -ye, -ya).
Yes, teachers might say 'Sorulara bir göz atın' before starting the exam.
Yes, if you only read the back cover or a few pages.
Frases relacionadas
göz gezdirmek
synonymTo scan or browse through something.
gözden geçirmek
similarTo review or revise.
göz ucuyla bakmak
similarTo look out of the corner of one's eye.
göz dikmek
contrastTo set one's eyes on something (covetously).
göz kulak olmak
builds onTo keep an eye on/protect.
