Significado
To attract attention in a negative way.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Nazar' (the evil eye) makes people wary of standing out. 'Göze batmak' is often a warning to stay humble. In Turkish offices, harmony (uyum) is often valued over individual brilliance. Someone who works too differently might 'göze batmak'. In small villages, everyone knows everyone. Any change in behavior or a new purchase 'göze batar' immediately. Traditional Turkish design often favors symmetry and patterns. A single asymmetrical element is said to 'göze batmak'.
Avoid Positive Contexts
Never use this to compliment someone's beauty or talent unless you want to sound jealous.
Use with 'Çok'
It is very common to use 'çok' (very/a lot) with this phrase to emphasize how out of place something is.
Significado
To attract attention in a negative way.
Avoid Positive Contexts
Never use this to compliment someone's beauty or talent unless you want to sound jealous.
Use with 'Çok'
It is very common to use 'çok' (very/a lot) with this phrase to emphasize how out of place something is.
The 'Nazar' Connection
If someone tells you 'göze batıyorsun', they might be trying to protect you from bad luck!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'göze batmak'.
Bu kadar lüks bir saat takarsan hırsızların ______.
In this context, the watch attracts negative/dangerous attention from thieves.
Which situation is best described as 'göze batmak'?
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi için 'göze batmak' deyimi kullanılır?
Wearing red to a funeral is socially inappropriate and attracts negative attention.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Yeni aldığım bu tablo sence nasıl?' Mehmet: 'Dürüst olmak gerekirse, odadaki diğer eşyalarla hiç uymamış, çok ______.'
Mehmet is saying the painting doesn't match and looks out of place.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Göze batmak = ?
The idiom conveys a sense of something being 'wrong' or 'irritating'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBu kadar lüks bir saat takarsan hırsızların ______.
In this context, the watch attracts negative/dangerous attention from thieves.
Aşağıdaki durumlardan hangisi için 'göze batmak' deyimi kullanılır?
Wearing red to a funeral is socially inappropriate and attracts negative attention.
Ayşe: 'Yeni aldığım bu tablo sence nasıl?' Mehmet: 'Dürüst olmak gerekirse, odadaki diğer eşyalarla hiç uymamış, çok ______.'
Mehmet is saying the painting doesn't match and looks out of place.
Göze batmak = ?
The idiom conveys a sense of something being 'wrong' or 'irritating'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNo, for noises we use 'kulağı tırmalamak' (to scratch the ear). 'Göze batmak' is strictly for things seen or behaviors observed.
Yes, it can be. Telling someone 'Göze batıyorsun' is a criticism. It's better to use it when talking *about* someone or something.
In terms of favor, it's 'göze girmek'. In terms of visibility, it's 'araya kaynamak' (to blend in/get lost in the crowd).
No, it is only for visual or behavioral contexts.
Frases relacionadas
göze girmek
contrastTo gain someone's favor or liking.
göz tırmalamak
similarTo be visually unpleasant or messy.
göz doldurmak
similarTo be very impressive or satisfying to look at.
göze gelmek
builds onTo be affected by the evil eye.
