Significado
Informing someone it is their turn.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'sıra' is vital in Turkish bureaucracy and daily shopping. People are very sensitive about their place in the 'sıra'. A 'Sıra Gecesi' is a traditional gathering where the host 'turn' rotates among a group of friends. It involves music, food, and bonding. Students sit in 'sıra' (desks). The word for the desk itself is the same as the word for 'turn' or 'row'. In traditional 'Kıraathane' settings, games like Okey are played for hours. 'Sıra sende' is the most heard phrase in these venues.
The Magic of -de
Remember that 'Sıra sende' is just one of many 'Sıra [Locative]' phrases. Master 'bende', 'sizde', and 'kimde' to handle any game situation.
Don't be Rude
In Turkey, telling an elder 'Sıra sende' can sound like a command. Soften it with 'Buyurun' or use the formal 'Sıra sizde'.
Significado
Informing someone it is their turn.
The Magic of -de
Remember that 'Sıra sende' is just one of many 'Sıra [Locative]' phrases. Master 'bende', 'sizde', and 'kimde' to handle any game situation.
Don't be Rude
In Turkey, telling an elder 'Sıra sende' can sound like a command. Soften it with 'Buyurun' or use the formal 'Sıra sizde'.
Metaphorical Use
Use 'Sıra sende' when a friend gets a promotion or gets married to imply 'You're next!'—it's a very common social joke.
Queue Etiquette
If someone asks 'Sıra kimde?' in a crowded shop, answer loudly 'Bende!' to claim your spot.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'you' (informal).
Oyun çok heyecanlı! Hadi, sıra ______.
We use the locative case '-de' with 'sen' to say 'at you'.
Which phrase is the most polite to use with your teacher?
Öğretmenim, konuşmak istiyorum.
If you are asking if it is *your* turn to the teacher, you say 'Sıra bende mi?'. If you were telling the teacher it is *their* turn, you would use 'Sıra sizde'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: Ben tavla oynamayı bitirdim. Mehmet: Tamam, o zaman ______.
Since Ahmet finished, Mehmet is announcing that it is now his own turn.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are in a group of 5 people. You just finished your presentation. You want the next person (Ayşe) to start.
You are addressing Ayşe directly to tell her it is her turn.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Sende vs. Sizde
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOyun çok heyecanlı! Hadi, sıra ______.
We use the locative case '-de' with 'sen' to say 'at you'.
Öğretmenim, konuşmak istiyorum.
If you are asking if it is *your* turn to the teacher, you say 'Sıra bende mi?'. If you were telling the teacher it is *their* turn, you would use 'Sıra sizde'.
Ahmet: Ben tavla oynamayı bitirdim. Mehmet: Tamam, o zaman ______.
Since Ahmet finished, Mehmet is announcing that it is now his own turn.
You are in a group of 5 people. You just finished your presentation. You want the next person (Ayşe) to start.
You are addressing Ayşe directly to tell her it is her turn.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but 'Sıra sende' is much more common in the middle of an activity or game. 'Senin sıran' sounds a bit more formal or emphatic.
Yes, in thrillers or action movies, a villain might say 'Şimdi sıra sende!' before an attack.
Simply ask 'Sıra kimde?'
Absolutely. 'Bulaşık sırası sende' (It's your turn for the dishes) is a common household phrase.
The plural or formal form is 'Sıra sizde.'
No, it also means 'row', 'line', 'desk', and 'order'. Context is key.
No, it is standard Turkish, but the 'sende' part makes it informal.
It's better to use 'Sözü size bırakıyorum' or 'Sıra sizde' if the context is a collaborative task.
In Turkish, the verb 'to be' is often omitted in the present tense. 'Sıra sende' is short for 'Sıra sendedir.'
It means 'Is this the right time for this?' usually said when someone does something inappropriate for the moment.
Frases relacionadas
Sırasıyla
similarIn order / one by one
Sırasını beklemek
builds onTo wait for one's turn
Sıra dışı
specialized formExtraordinary / unusual
Söz sende
similarThe floor is yours
Sırayı bozmak
contrastTo jump the queue
