Significado
The ability to handle things on one's own.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Elalem ne der?' (What will others say?) often conflicts with 'kendi kendine yetmek'. Being independent is respected, but total isolation is often viewed with suspicion or pity in traditional circles. For Gen Z in Turkey, this phrase is a symbol of 'freedom' from economic instability. Being able to afford one's own life is the ultimate goal. The phrase is a cornerstone of 'Nationalism' (Milliyetçilik) in Turkey, referring to the ideal of a country that doesn't rely on foreign imports. In villages, 'yetmek' is about the harvest. If the flour 'yeter' (is enough), the family is safe. This survivalist root gives the phrase its weight.
The 'Enough' Rule
Whenever you want to say someone is 'enough' for their own problems, use this phrase. It's a very positive trait in Turkish culture.
Don't forget the 'E'
It's always 'kendinE', never 'kendini' or 'kendinde' in this specific phrase.
Significado
The ability to handle things on one's own.
The 'Enough' Rule
Whenever you want to say someone is 'enough' for their own problems, use this phrase. It's a very positive trait in Turkish culture.
Don't forget the 'E'
It's always 'kendinE', never 'kendini' or 'kendinde' in this specific phrase.
Use with 'Bilmek'
Adding '-ebilmek' (ability) makes you sound much more fluent. 'Kendi kendime yetebiliyorum' sounds more natural than 'Kendi kendime yetiyorum' when talking about skills.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
O kadar güçlü bir kadın ki, her durumda kendi kendine ________.
The subject is 'O' (She), so the verb must be 3rd person singular present tense.
Which sentence describes emotional independence?
Hangisi duygusal bağımsızlığı ifade eder?
This sentence clearly states self-sufficiency and lack of need for others.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Neden hala ailenle yaşıyorsun? B: Çünkü henüz ekonomik olarak ________.
The speaker is explaining why they *still* live with family, so a negative ability form is required.
Match the context to the sentence.
Context: A country producing its own wheat.
This uses the phrase in a macro-economic/policy context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosO kadar güçlü bir kadın ki, her durumda kendi kendine ________.
The subject is 'O' (She), so the verb must be 3rd person singular present tense.
Hangisi duygusal bağımsızlığı ifade eder?
This sentence clearly states self-sufficiency and lack of need for others.
A: Neden hala ailenle yaşıyorsun? B: Çünkü henüz ekonomik olarak ________.
The speaker is explaining why they *still* live with family, so a negative ability form is required.
Context: A country producing its own wheat.
This uses the phrase in a macro-economic/policy context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, if a child can tie their own shoes or eat alone, you can say 'Artık kendi kendine yetiyor' as a sign of pride in their development.
No. 'Alone' (yalnız) is a physical state. 'Kendi kendine yetmek' is a capability or a character trait.
It's better to use 'Bireysel çalışma disiplinine sahip' (Having individual work discipline) on a resume, but you can use 'kendi kendine yetmek' during the interview.
Rarely. Only if you use it to mean you are rejecting help from people who love you, like 'Ben kendi kendime yeterim, sana ihtiyacım yok!' (I don't need you!).
The opposite is 'başkasına bağımlı olmak' (to be dependent on someone else).
Yes, for example, a 'self-sufficient' smart home system could be described this way.
Kendi kendimize yetiyoruz.
Yes, 'kendi kendine yetebilirlik' (self-sufficiency).
Not necessarily. It just means your income matches your expenses, however modest they are.
Absolutely. It's very common in Turkish therapy contexts to talk about 'duygusal öz-yeterlilik'.
Frases relacionadas
kendi ayakları üzerinde durmak
synonymTo stand on one's own feet
kendi yağında kavrulmak
similarTo fry in one's own fat
başkasına muhtaç olmak
contrastTo be dependent on someone else
öz yeterlilik
specialized formSelf-efficacy
kendi başına
similarBy oneself
