Significado
To listen to what someone says.
Contexto cultural
In Turkish tea culture, when elders speak at the table, younger people are expected to 'kulak vermek' as a sign of 'terbiye' (upbringing). Interrupting is considered very rude. Sufi traditions emphasize 'listening' as a way to reach God. 'Kulak vermek' to the 'ney' (reed flute) or a spiritual teacher is a path to enlightenment. News programs often use the phrase 'Kulak Verin' as a segment title for social responsibility projects, urging citizens to listen to the needs of the underprivileged. In the Ottoman palace, officials had to 'kulak vermek' to the Sultan's decrees with absolute silence and focus. Any distraction could be seen as treason.
The 'To' Rule
Always remember the dative case. If you forget the '-e' or '-a', the sentence will sound broken to a native speaker.
Don't Eavesdrop with this!
If you tell someone you 'kulak verdin' to a private conversation, they might think you were invited to listen. Use 'kulak kabarttım' for spying.
Significado
To listen to what someone says.
The 'To' Rule
Always remember the dative case. If you forget the '-e' or '-a', the sentence will sound broken to a native speaker.
Don't Eavesdrop with this!
If you tell someone you 'kulak verdin' to a private conversation, they might think you were invited to listen. Use 'kulak kabarttım' for spying.
Use in Business
In a Turkish business meeting, saying 'Önerilerinize kulak vereceğiz' is a very polite way to say 'We will consider your suggestions' without committing to them immediately.
Respect the Elders
Using this phrase when talking about listening to grandparents or teachers scores you major 'politeness points' in Turkey.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct dative case ending.
Annem___ kulak vermelisin, o her zaman haklı çıkar.
The idiom 'kulak vermek' requires the dative case. 'Annem' ends in a consonant, so we add '-e'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'heeding advice'?
Hangisi doğru?
While the others are grammatically possible, the second option best represents the 'heeding advice' sense of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
Ayşe: 'Sınav için çok endişeliyim.' Mehmet: 'Hocanın ipuçlarına _______, o zaman başarılı olursun.'
'Kulak ver' is the correct advice here. 'Kulak asma' would mean 'don't care,' which is the opposite.
Match the idiom to the situation.
Bir arkadaşınız size çok önemli bir sır anlatıyor.
While 'kulak vermek' works, 'can kulağıyla dinlemek' is the best fit for an intense, important secret.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Kulak Vermek vs. Kulak Asmamak
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAnnem___ kulak vermelisin, o her zaman haklı çıkar.
The idiom 'kulak vermek' requires the dative case. 'Annem' ends in a consonant, so we add '-e'.
Hangisi doğru?
While the others are grammatically possible, the second option best represents the 'heeding advice' sense of the idiom.
Ayşe: 'Sınav için çok endişeliyim.' Mehmet: 'Hocanın ipuçlarına _______, o zaman başarılı olursun.'
'Kulak ver' is the correct advice here. 'Kulak asma' would mean 'don't care,' which is the opposite.
Bir arkadaşınız size çok önemli bir sır anlatıyor.
While 'kulak vermek' works, 'can kulağıyla dinlemek' is the best fit for an intense, important secret.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntas'Dinlemek' is the general verb for listening. 'Kulak vermek' implies more focus, intention, and often taking advice.
Yes, if you are focusing on the content (like news or a talk show). If it's just background music, 'dinlemek' is better.
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss, your friends, or your parents.
Most Turkish idioms involving body parts use the singular form (e.g., 'göz yummak', 'el vermek'). It represents the 'sense' rather than the physical organs.
The closest opposite is 'kulak ardı etmek' (to ignore/push to the back of the ear).
Yes, you can say 'Köpek sahibinin sesine kulak verdi.'
No. 'Kulak asmak' is usually negative. 'Ona kulak asma' means 'Don't mind him.'
You can say 'Sana kulak veriyorum' or more idiomatically 'Seni can kulağıyla dinliyorum.'
Very often! It's a very poetic way to ask for attention.
Yes: 'Kulak verdim', 'Kulak vermiştim', etc.
Frases relacionadas
can kulağıyla dinlemek
similarTo listen with one's whole soul.
kulak asmamak
contrastTo not pay attention / not care.
kulak kabartmak
similarTo eavesdrop.
kulak kesilmek
similarTo be all ears.
söz dinlemek
builds onTo be obedient / follow advice.
