Significado
Mentioning something while talking.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to 'sohbet' culture. In Turkey, direct questions can sometimes be seen as prying, so people often wait for information to be shared 'laf arasında'. Similar to the British 'understatement'. Both cultures use incidental mentions to avoid appearing too eager or aggressive. Relates to 'Kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air). Information shared 'laf arasında' is often the most important, requiring the listener to pay close attention to subtle cues. In contrast to the direct 'bottom-line' communication style in the US, 'laf arasında' can sometimes frustrate those who prefer getting straight to the point.
The Gossip Tool
Use this phrase when you want to share news without sounding like a gossip-monger. It makes the info sound like it just 'fell' into the conversation.
The 'M' vs 'N' Trap
Always double-check if you said 'aramızda' or 'arasında'. Telling someone a secret 'laf arasında' means you just told everyone!
Significado
Mentioning something while talking.
The Gossip Tool
Use this phrase when you want to share news without sounding like a gossip-monger. It makes the info sound like it just 'fell' into the conversation.
The 'M' vs 'N' Trap
Always double-check if you said 'aramızda' or 'arasında'. Telling someone a secret 'laf arasında' means you just told everyone!
Strategic Softening
In negotiations, use 'laf arasında' to mention your price. It feels less like an ultimatum and more like a suggestion.
Tea and Talk
This phrase is best practiced in a 'Çay Bahçesi' (Tea Garden). The slow pace of Turkish tea drinking is the perfect environment for 'laf arasında' moments.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Dün Ahmet'le görüştüm, ______ yeni bir araba aldığını söyledi.
The context implies Ahmet mentioned the car during their conversation.
Which sentence means 'He mentioned it in passing'?
Hangisi 'incidental mention' anlamı taşır?
'Bahsetmek' (to mention) combined with 'laf arasında' is the standard way to express this.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ayşe'nin istifa ettiğini nasıl duydun? B: Dün kahve içerken ______ söyledi.
They were having coffee (sohbet) and she mentioned it during that time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend that your boss mentioned a bonus while you were talking about the weekly report.
The bonus (prim) was mentioned during a talk about something else.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Arasında vs. Aramızda
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDün Ahmet'le görüştüm, ______ yeni bir araba aldığını söyledi.
The context implies Ahmet mentioned the car during their conversation.
Hangisi 'incidental mention' anlamı taşır?
'Bahsetmek' (to mention) combined with 'laf arasında' is the standard way to express this.
A: Ayşe'nin istifa ettiğini nasıl duydun? B: Dün kahve içerken ______ söyledi.
They were having coffee (sohbet) and she mentioned it during that time.
You want to tell your friend that your boss mentioned a bonus while you were talking about the weekly report.
The bonus (prim) was mentioned during a talk about something else.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss, but not in a legal contract.
Yes, it is a perfect synonym and sounds slightly more elegant.
'Bu arada' is 'by the way' used to change the subject. 'Laf arasında' describes *how* something was said in the past.
No, it just implies the mention was incidental. It could be as simple as a greeting.
Usually: [Person] + laf arasında + [Topic] + [Verb of speaking]. Example: 'Ali laf arasında selam söyledi.'
You can, but it's much less common and sounds a bit literal.
Not at all. In fact, it's often considered more polite than being too direct.
Use 'laf aramızda'.
Yes, especially in emails or stories to describe a past conversation.
No, but it's more informal than 'söz'. In some contexts, 'laf' can mean 'empty talk', but not in this phrase.
Frases relacionadas
laf aramızda
similarBetween us / keep it a secret
lafı geçmek
builds onTo be mentioned
laf olsun diye
contrastJust for the sake of talking
söz arasında
synonymIn passing
ayaküstü
similarOn the fly / briefly
